On September 17, the fifth graders in Mr. Sherman’s class celebrated Constitution Day. In a lesson titled, “To Sign, or Not to Sign,” students were asked whether they agree with the following statement: “Effective September 17, 2015, schools will close every year in honor of Constitution Day.”
Teacher Joe Sherman says, “Most students were happy to sign, but why? What does it mean that you signed or didn’t sign it? The students learned about the ‘Power of a Signature.’ Signing is a statement of your behalf. It is a willingness to take a stand and risk your reputation. When the delegates of the 1787 Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution, they were taking a stand and risking their own reputations. Citizens today do the same thing when they sign a petition.”
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