As discussed in the video lectures for this module, the president plays many different roles: Chief of State; Chief Executive; Chief Diplomat; Commander-in-Chief; Chief Legislator.

Using the web, find an example of how President Barack Obama is engaging in each of these activities.  While one issue may contain several of these roles (e.g., Iraq could show the Commander-in-Chief Role; Legislator; Diplomat), you must find a different issue for each of these varied roles.

After you have found these 5 different issues, provide a brief commentary on the role that President Obama played in each.       

Manufacture and joining processes

Examine two different household or common products.

• Describe the manufacturing process of one of the major components of each selected product. Why was this process used and not others?
• What material was used to manufacture these components? Give reasons why these particular materials were used.
• Describe how the components in each product have been assembled or joined together. Explain why those particular processes were used and not others.
• What could be improved in the product to make it more environmentally friendly? Could it have been improved with more sustainable design and or methods?

• Select one of your chosen products and prepare a short PowerPoint presentation that covers the above questions.