The Constitiution Comes int Life in Story and in Song by Jill and Michael Gallina.
Imagine how much more fun politics would be if politicians were required to rhyme their arguments and sing their votes! United We Stand brings us to Independence Hall, back in the summer of 1787, where some of our best-known Founding Fathers are rhyming, singing, and dancing their way to a compromise that will ultimately bring about the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Clever songs, dances, and a rhyming script show that the Founding Fathers can "put on a show" for the nation when the chips are down. This lively mini-musical stresses the importance of working together for the common good, and is a fun and engaging cross-curricular tool to enhance students' learning of the history of the Constitution.
Performance Kit: Teacher's Book; reproducible scripts, song sheets, and activities; costuming, staging ideas; and Enhanced 2-track CD, with PDFs of songs, script, poster, & more. 30 min. Gr. 3-5.
