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PRESENTATION TASK

PRESENTATION TASK Classroom Context: This performance assessment focuses on a fifth-grade teacher, Ms. Hernandez, who is preparing a unit on the branches of the United States government.

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PRESENTATION TASK

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  1. PRESENTATION TASK Classroom Context: This performance assessment focuses on a fifth-grade teacher, Ms. Hernandez, who is preparing a unit on the branches of the United States government. Background: As part of the study on branches of the U.S. government, Ms. Hernandez would like to present to her students a brief slide show presentation outlining the three branches. She would like the presentation to consist of one introductory slide and one slide on each of the three branches of government, and she would like to have each slide in the presentation advance manually. Ms. Hernandez has provided a link to the graphics for the four slides that can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. Available Files: branches1.jpg http://gemini.utb.edu/jbutler/6343/exam_images/branches1.jpg branches2.jpg http://gemini.utb.edu/jbutler/6343/exam_images/branches2.jpg branches3.jpg http://gemini.utb.edu/jbutler/6343/exam_images/branches3.jpg branches4.jpg http://gemini.utb.edu/jbutler/6343/exam_images/branches4.jpg branches5.jpg http://gemini.utb.edu/jbutler/6343/exam_images/branches5.jpg branches6.jpg http://gemini.utb.edu/jbutler/6343/exam_images/branches4.jpg

  2. The Task: Ms. Hernandez has asked the Master Technology Teacher for assistance in creating the presentation. Using your knowledge of presentation software, create a model slide show presentation to Ms. Hernandez’s specifications. In creating this presentation, you should: • Create an introduction slide that provides the subject, date and teacher’s name. • Create an introduction slide that provides the subject, date and teacher’s name. • Create slides 5 through 9 using the five files provided by Mr. Hutto. Each slide should contain a title, an appropriate graphic image and text provided displayed as a bulleted list. • Animate the entry of the text of slides 6 and 8. The animations should occur automatically and not require a mouse or keyboard click. • Animate the entry of the graphics in slides 7 and 9. The animations should occur automatically and not require a mouse or keyboard click.

  3. Formatting: • Use appropriate transitions to communicate effectively without distracting from the content of the presentation. • Use a color scheme appropriate for audience members including those who may be color-blind. • Use the principles of design to format the text and graphics to communicate to the intended audience. • Provide a brief explanation defending your selections above in the notes section of the introduction slide.

  4. (Slide #3) The Executive Branch Executive branch (president and vice president) President is also commander in chief President appoints cabinet President oversees federal agencies Executive branch enforces laws (Slide #4) The Judicial Branch Judicial branch (supreme and federal courts) Cases involve federal laws Supreme Court has nine justices One chief justice, eight associate justices (Slide #1) Branches of Government Three branches of United States government Legislative, executive, and judicial branches Each branch has its own responsibilities All three branches work together Each branch keeps others in check (Slide #2 ) The Legislative Branch Legislative branch (representatives and senators) Legislative branch is also called Congress Each state has two senators Number of representatives depends on population Introduce and vote on new laws

  5. Branches of Government Ms. Hernandez 5th Grade Social Studies February 5, 2012

  6. Branches of the Government • Three branches of United States government • Legislative, executive, and judicial branches • Each branch has its own responsibilities • All three branches work together • Each branch keeps others in check

  7. The Legislative Branch • Legislative branch (representatives and senators) • Legislative branch is also called Congress • Each state has two senators • Number of representatives depends on population • Introduce and vote on new laws

  8. The Executive Branch • Executive branch (president and vice president) • President is also commander in chief • President appoints cabinet • President oversees federal agencies • Executive branch enforces laws

  9. The Judicial Branch • Judicial branch (supreme and federal courts) • Cases involve federal laws • Supreme Court has nine justices • One chief justice, eight associate justices

  10. The 3 Branches of Government

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