C&E	Create a Superhero!	DUE TODAY

Task: You are to create a superhero based on one of the Cabinet positions.

1) First, see the list here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/cabinet - scroll down AFTER THE VICE PRESIDENT – The cabinet positions begin with “Department of…” Choose a department.

2) Name your superhero. The superhero’s department name must be in your superhero’s name (for example: Interior Man, Lady Justice, or Captain Labor). (15 points)

3) You must create your superhero at the following site: http://marvel.com/games/play/31/create_your_own_superhero

There must be at least five things on your superhero that reflect what that cabinet position does. These could include Hair, Headgear, Hands, Feet, Hand Items, Belt, Neckwear, Logo, etc. You must include a brief explanation of how each item contributes to your superhero – it must relate to your department! (35 points)

4) Create a motto or slogan for your hero. It must be inspiring and originally created by you. The slogan again must relate the function of your department. (15 points)

5) You must explain the mission of your department IN YOUR OWN WORDS. You can find these by visiting the home page of your department and reading the “About” page. (35 points)

How to Start:

1) Save this document NOW to your computer. CHANGE THE NAME TO YOUR NAME.DOCX.

2) Choose your cabinet position, then visit their web page to see what they do.

3) Go to http://marvel.com/games/play/31/create_your_own_superhero and begin creating your superhero.

4) When you are finished, click Save, then name your character – be sure to think of the name FIRST!

5) Click download, then download again, and wait for processing,

6) The image will download to your computer, probably in your Downloads folder. Insert the image into this word document (using the Insert command on the menu above) like the template below.

USE THE TEMPLATE BELOW FOR YOUR PROJECT!

When you are finished, delete this top page and only send me the project part (below). Use TURN-IN on Engrade to send me this assignment.

THE VICE PRESIDENT IS …. AMERICA’S SIDEKICK!

* HE’S RED WHITE AND BLUE BECAUSE HE’S A TRUE AMERICAN

* HIS TORCH SHOWS THAT HE BURNS TO SERVE THE PRESIDENT

* HIS LEFT HAND SHOWS HE CAN BE TOUGH ON OPPOSING VP CANDIDATES IN DEBATES

* HIS UTILITY BELT SHOWS THAT HE’S READY TO DO ANYTHING THAT HIS PRESIDENT NEEDS

* HIS EARS ARE BIGGER SO HE CAN HEAR THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AND SHARE THEM WITH THE PRESIDENT.
MOTTO: I may be the nation’s Number Two, but the American people are always Number One with me!

MISSION: The Vice President wants to make college affordable, help Americans rebuild our economy and keep our military strong. He is always there for the president and is ready to step in and be the PRESIDENT at a moment’s notice!

Create a Super Hero

david_becker

2012-10-11

Steve Jones

Durham Public Schools