Lesson
Remember the Alamo! Davy Crockett and Self-Sacrifice
In this lesson, students will learn about Davy Crockett and the other men who sacrificed themselves for independence from Mexico at the Alamo. Students will learn the importance of fighting for what they believe.
Founding Principles
Guiding questions
Walk-In-The-Shoes Questions
As you read, imagine you are the protagonist.
- What challenges are you facing?
- What fears or concerns might you have?
- What may prevent you from acting in the way you ought?
Observation Questions
- How did Davy Crockett’s actions at the Alamo help to advance freedom?
- What was Davy Crockett’s role at the Alamo?
- What was his purpose through the battle?
- Why did Davy Crockett sacrifice himself for Texas independence?
Discussion Questions
Discuss the following questions with your students.
- What is the historical context of the narrative?
- What historical circumstances presented a challenge to the protagonist?
- How and why did the individual exhibit a moral and/or civic virtue in facing and overcoming the challenge?
- How did the exercise of the virtue benefit civil society?
- How might exercise of the virtue benefit the protagonist?
- What might the exercise of the virtue cost the protagonist?
- Would you react the same under similar circumstances? Why or why not?
- How can you act similarly in your own life? What obstacles must you overcome in order to do so?
Learning objectives
- Students will evaluate the self-sacrifice of Davy Crockett at the Alamo.
- Students will analyze the virtue of sacrifice.
- Students will act selflessly and be willing to make sacrifices in their lives.
Lesson Components
Standards
Advanced Placement
- Courage,
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