Brief the Chief
Game
Can your students use evidence-based reasoning to advise Presidents Jefferson, Lincoln, and Johnson on landmark events and important historical decisions that…
Overview
Should LBJ run for a second term? How might President Lincoln respond to the situation at Ft. Sumter? What can President Jefferson do about the Port of New Orleans?
Your students will take on the job of advising the president through historical events and challenges by talking to people in and around the White House. Consult with confidants within the White House and use evidence-based reasoning to provide a presidential briefing.
Can your students advise Presidents Jefferson, Lincoln, and Johnson on landmark events and important historical decisions that defined their presidencies?
In Brief the Chief, your students will:
Select from three presidencies: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Lyndon B. Johnson
Choose from 6 historical challenges
Interview stakeholders and collect notes
Make an informed position and present it for consideration
Discover the historical outcomes of each challenge
Made in partnership with The White House Historical Association.
Teacher Tips
The Brief the Chief Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Explain the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government
- Compare and contrast historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives
- Question and use inquiry to construct arguments, using evidence from multiple sources