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The president's roles and responsibilities: Understanding the president's job

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A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Social Studies

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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K–2
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National Endowment for the Humanities

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This is the first of two EDSITEment lesson plans encouraging students to consider the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. president and their own roles as citizens of a democracy. In this lesson, they review the structure of the U.S. government, discuss the different tasks undertaken by the president, and participate in an interactive online activity simulating a typical "day on the job" for the president. Offline alternatives are given for those who do not have access to an internet connection in their classroom. This lesson incorporates primary source material from EDSITEment-reviewed websites. From this page, teachers can access all the materials needed to complete this lesson.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 1

  • Goal 2: The learner will identify and exhibit qualities of good citizenship in the classroom, school, and other social environments.
    • Objective 2.01: Develop and exhibit citizenship traits in the classroom, school, and other social environments.
    • Objective 2.03: Participate in democratic decision-making.
    • Objective 2.04: Recognize the need for rules in different settings.

Grade 2

  • Goal 2: The learner will evaluate relationships between people and their governments.
    • Objective 2.01: Identify and explain the functions of local governmental bodies and elected officials.
    • Objective 2.04: Evaluate rules and laws and suggest appropriate consequences for noncompliance.
    • Objective 2.05: Identify examples of responsible citizen participation in society and social environments.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 2: The learner will identify and exhibit qualities of responsible citizenship in the classroom, school, and other social environments.
    • Objective 2.01: Exhibit citizenship traits such as integrity, responsibility, and trustworthiness in the classroom, school, and other social environments.
    • Objective 2.02: Participate in democratic decision making.
    • Objective 2.03: Describe the importance of rules and laws.