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What Can You Find in the Cabinet?

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Looking in the cabinet can be fascinating! Examine the various departments of the Executive Cabinet in this group research project, which jigsaws so each small group has a different department and presents to the class. Groups create PowerPoint presentations with specific details about the department. Consider creating a handout for groups to remember expectations of the assignment, and including mandatory note-taking during presentations. A site is linked for all research.

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Research, the internet, the president's cabinet, the executive branch, democracy, justice, the united states government

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powerpoint, cabinet, Chart, democracy, equality, group activities, justice, u.s. government, agencies, department, find, online research, social studies
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Presentation

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