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For The President, All In A Day's Work Lesson PlanFor The President, All In A Day's Work Lesson Plan
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For The President, All In A Day's Work

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How does the president of the United States get the authority to exercise his/her duties? What responsibilities and tasks go into a hard day's work for the president? Here is a lesson plan that includes several instructional materials that will help your class to answer these questions. The resource is best suited for younger learners who are new to learning about the American government.

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Concepts

the executive branch

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executive branch, presidential role, presidential duties, social studies

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  • Worksheets highlight segments of the Constitution that define presidential duties, as well as detail the various agencies of the executive branch

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Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.4

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