5 Ws of The Executive Branch

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5Ws of the Executive Branch


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Activity Overview

It's beneficial for students to take a focused look at key questions when learning about more complex topics, such as the composition and responsibilities of the Executive Branch. In this activity, students will create a spider map that represents the 5 Ws of the Executive Branch. For each question provided, they will respond by creating a visualization of their response, along with a brief written description below their representation. This can be used as an introductory activity or as a summative assignment at the end of the unit.

Example Executive Branch 5 Ws


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Student Instructions

Create a 5W analysis of the Executive Branch.

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. In the title box for each cell, type Who, What, When, Where and Why.
  3. In the descriptions, answer the question.
  4. Create an image for each cell with appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  5. Save and exit when you're done.

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