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This lesson plan is a downloadable PDF file, so you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print it.  Download Acrobat Reader     Date: 12/29/2004 Title: Executive Decisions Discipline: Government, Civics, History, Language Arts, Journalism   In order to become informed participants in a democracy, students should learn about the women and men who make decisions concerning their lives. The president of the United States and the Cabinet that he appoints are such people in the executive branch. Through Washington Post articles and activities using “Cabinets of President George W. Bush,” students are introduced to members of the Cabinet and their roles. David Broder’s commentary “Tight Little Cabinet” provides stimulus for an evaluation of Cabinet members. “Spotlight on the Attorney General’s Role” gives historic perspective, current expectation and an activity focusing on a current issue. Quiz your students’ knowledge using “White House Families” and “Presidential Trivia.” Read a review of presidential memoirs, “All the Presidents’Books,” or select a book to read from suggestions.   The main lesson addresses these academic content standards.     NIE: for educators: lesson plans: lesson plan details