Trump Cabinet
TeachableMoment
January 19, 2017
Students learn and discuss Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, his background, and what happened at his confirmation hearing.
TeachableMoment
January 16, 2017
Donald Trump has said that climate change is a "hoax." His appointee for Secretary of State is a former Exxon Mobil executive who now says he believes climate change is a serious threat. In two readings and in discussion, students explore what the Trump administration might mean for climate change...
TeachableMoment
December 19, 2016
Students learn about and discuss the president's power to name leaders within the executive branch of government and consider two of president-elect Trump's most controversial appointments: Jeff Sessions for Attorney General and Steve Bannon for chief strategist and senior counselor.