Lesson: From History to Action: American Principles at Work
Published on October 14, 2025
From History to Action: American Principles at Work
Freedom 250
📝 Overview
This lesson plan (LP) introduces some principles of admired Americans from history and helps students make connections to principles of people they admire. Students address three essential questions:
- What are the principles of admirable American historical figures?
- How did their principles influence their actions during their lives?
- How can we demonstrate these principles through our actions?
📚 Teacher Goals
This lesson plan (LP) guides teachers to:
- use student-centered teaching practices
- help students think critically about how to demonstrate principles
- prompt students to express their ideas creatively
🎯 Student Goals
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
- identify principles held by admired Americans from history and make connections to their own principles
- use creativity to imagine ways of demonstrating those principles through actions
