Summary
A parody song introducing the U.S. Constitution -- why the country needed a plan for government and what the document set up. A solid overview before you dig into the three branches.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A parody song introducing the U.S.
- What is a constitution, in your own words?
- Why did the country need a set of rules for its government?
- Name one thing the Constitution created.
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: constitution, government, rules.
Try it: List two rules your classroom has and why they help -- then compare to why a country needs rules.