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Ms. Abigail Oct. 1, 2014
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Wait for instructions. Every time you see this -- answer a question from your worksheet. Every time you see this-- stop! This is to help you not go to the next page when you are not ready yet. Every time you see this-- you may listen to me read the page.
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There are many people who help to keep the country, our state, and our city in order. On your, answer question #1 – Can you name a community helper or a government leader? Example: a judge
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The Mayor is in charge of the city or county. He is in charge of different departments. Police Fire Education Housing Transportation He makes sure that the city’s problems are solved! On your, answer question #2- Name one department the Mayor is in charge of.
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Memphis City Mayor Mayor A C Wharton Jr. Shelby County Mayor Mayor Mark Luttrell Jr. Answer question on your #3 Who is the Memphis City Mayor?
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Like the mayor, the governor is in charge of many departments. But the governor is in charge of the whole state of Tennessee. Governors solve the problems of the whole state! Governors are in charge of: Taxes Jobs and Economy Education Policies Public Safety Health and Welfare Answer Question on your #4 – Fill in the blank. The governor is in charge of the whole ____________ of TN.
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Governor Bill Haslam is the governor for the state of Tennessee. He was elected on November 2, 2010. He was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. His wife, Crissy is from Memphis, TN. He lives at the Tennessee Residence with his wife.
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For this activity, CLICK on the LINK below! When you are done with the activity, click the X to get back here. http://teacher.scholastic.com/commclub/president_activity1/index.htm
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President Barack Obama is our 44 th President. He is the first African- American President. He was born in Hawaii. He loves to play basketball. President Obama used to work for Baskin Robbins, so he doesn’t like ice cream anymore. He read all the Harry Potter books!
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His wife is Michelle Obama. He has two daughters- Malia and Sasha Their family dogs are Bo and Sunny- Water Portuguese Dogs. The President and his family lives in the White House.
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Answer Question on your #5- Where does the President Live? Circle the correct letter. a. The Tennessee Residence b. The White House c. The Red House
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1. Make your own presidential poster. http://pbskids.org/democracy/sticker-race/ http://pbskids.org/democracy/sticker-race/ 2. Learn what the government does for your community. http://pbskids.org/democracy/my-government/ http://pbskids.org/democracy/my-government/ 3. Explore the white house. https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/collection/the-white- house?museumview&projectId=art-project https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/collection/the-white- house?museumview&projectId=art-project
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Thank you for being awesome students!
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