This document provides instructions for a worksheet activity analyzing the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution set to the music of Schoolhouse Rock. Students are asked to preview a chart that pairs phrases from the Preamble with scenarios from both the past and present. They then watch the music video and take notes on how each present-day scenario corresponds to the Preamble phrases listed in the chart.

1. Name:_____________________________________ Pd:_____ Date:__________
The Preamble School House Rock
Directions: The music video is split into 2 sections, the Past & the Present.
• FIRST: Preview the chart.
• SECOND: Follow along and make note of the scenarios in the PRESENT column next
to the corresponding Preamble phrase.
PAST PRESENT
Establish justice Jury/judge with white
wig, historic clothing +
gavel
Insure domestic
tranquility
Duel stopped by a judge
+ flowers replace bullets
at end of gun
Provide for the
common defense
Soldiers marching in
revolutionary war
uniforms
Promote the
general welfare
Ballot box Inside voting booth
Secure the
blessings of liberty
Ballot box with people
voting
To ourselves and
our posterity
A toddler at the end of
the voting line
Do ordain and
establish this
constitution for the
United States of
America
Stamp papers with "OK"

2. Name:____KEY Pd:_____ Date:__________
The Preamble School House Rock
Directions: The music video is split into 2 sections, the Past & the Present.
• FIRST: Preview the chart.
• SECOND: Follow along and make note of the scenarios in the PRESENT column next
to the corresponding Preamble phrase.
PAST PRESENT
Establish justice Jury/judge with white
wig, historic clothing +
gavel
Present day judge/jury
Insure domestic
tranquility
Duel stopped by a judge
+ flowers replace bullets
at end of gun
Argument between
catcher & batter; referee
intervenes
Provide for the
common defense
Soldiers marching in
revolutionary war
uniforms
Soldiers marching in 20th
c. uniforms
Promote the
general welfare
Ballot box Inside voting booth
Secure the
blessings of liberty
Ballot box with people
voting
Inside voting booth
To ourselves and
our posterity
A toddler at the end of
the voting line
Toddler at end of voting
line
Do ordain and
establish this
constitution for the
United States of
America
Stamp papers with "OK" Stamp papers with "Right
On"