1. Read the biography of a founding American Hero

2. Create an Outline of the Major Accomplishments of the American Hero

3. Write a research paper using the thesis that your character was a hero of the new republic

4. Find other heroes who interacted with your character during the founding of the country.

5. Write plausible scenes with other characters who interacted with your hero.

6. Write a song for the scene
Write a song for the scene. Use knowledge of early American musical styles and mood of the scene.

7. Block the scene for the staging of the musical

8. Create overture and finale music and dancing

9. Rehearse and perform for fellow student, parents and fiends