Responsibility

16 Lessons

Overview

Lessons:

All lessons can be found below!

Founding Principle	Civic Virtue, Individual Responsibility, Equality
Grade Level	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	Cold War, Early Republic, World War I
Topic	Founders, African American History, Cold War, Commander in Chief, Equality, Impeachment, Military, War, Women’s History
Virtues	Responsibility

Lessons

A military leader addresses soldiers, who are wearing combat uniforms and appear tired, in a wartime setting.

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General Dwight D. Eisenhower: D-Day and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did General Eisenhower act with responsibility on D-Day? Explore this question through readings, discussions, and a presentation project.

Portrait of a 17th-century man with long hair, wearing a black robe and a white scarf, against a dark background.

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Asking Pardon of Men: Samuel Sewall and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did Samuel Sewall take responsibility for his actions during the Salem Witch Trials? Reflect on this question through narratives and a skit activity.

Portrait of George Washington in formal attire, gesturing with his hand, set against a classical background.

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Establishing a Government of Laws, Not Men: George Washington’s Retirement and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did George Washington act responsibility as Commander-in-Chief following the Revolutionary War?

Historical inauguration ceremony with a diverse audience and officials gathered around the podium.

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The Torch Has Passed to a New Generation: John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did John F. Kennedy’s call for responsible actions by the American citizenry in his Inaugural Address?

Ronald Reagan speaks at the Brandenburg Gate with flags from various nations in attendance.

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Tear Down This Wall: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did Ronald Reagan’s life-long commitment to ending the tyranny of communism display the virtue of responsibility?

Black and white portrait of a man wearing a military cap and uniform, looking directly at the camera.

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Sergeant Alvin C. York’s Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did Alvin C. York act responsibly toward his men during his attack on Hill 223?

A woman in formal attire sits at a desk, writing on paper, with a mirror and a cup visible in the background.

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Jane Addams, Hull House, and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did Jane Addams act responsibly in running a settlement house and fighting against war?

Portrait of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, wearing a blouse with ruffled details, set against a light background.

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Taking Responsibility: Ida B. Wells and the Anti-Lynching Campaign

1 Activities45 Min

How did Ida B. Wells’ anti-lynching campaign and her teaching of others about lynching show responsibility?

Black and white photo of a woman in a dark, buttoned dress with a white collar, standing with her hands clasped.

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Harriet Tubman: Follow the North Star to Freedom

1 Activities45 Min

How did Harriet Tubman act responsibly by helping many people escape slavery?

An athlete in a sleeveless shirt throws a discus in a vintage sports event, with spectators in the background.

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Jim Thorpe Chooses the Bright Path of Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How is Jim Thorpe’s life as an athlete an example of responsibility?

A man and a woman are studying documents together in a dimly lit room.

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Varian Fry’s Grave Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did Varian Fry's helping of refugees escape the dangers posed by Nazi Germany an example of responsibility?

Black and white photo of military leaders and officials, including two seated men, during a historical event.

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Defeating the Forces of Darkness: Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Atlantic Charter, and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

In this lesson, students will learn about the actions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the development of the Atlantic Charter. They will learn from Roosevelt’s example of how they can be responsible in their own lives.

Cover of a report titled "A Nation At Risk: An Open Letter to the American People," featuring bold white text on a blue background.

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A Nation at Risk: Responsibility and the National Commission on Excellence in Education

1 Activities45 Min

How do the 1983 report by the National Commission on Excellence in Education and the succeeding efforts show responsibility in education reform in America?

A formal portrait of a smiling older man in a gray suit and blue tie against a dark background.

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President Dwight Eisenhower, Responsibility, and Restraint of American Power

1 Activities45 Min

How did Dwight Eisenhower make responsible decisions related to war and foreign policy during his tenure as president?

Black and white portrait of an elderly woman with styled hair, wearing a lace-collared dress, seated and smiling.

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The Angel of the Battlefield: Clara Barton and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How can the example of Clara Barton dedicating herself to the responsibility for caring for others throughout her life inspire students?

Black and white portrait of a man with slicked-back hair, wearing a suit against a black background.

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No Man Is Above the Law: Mark Felt, Watergate, and Responsibility

1 Activities45 Min

How did Mark Felt lived up to the responsibility he believed he had to uphold the rule of law during the Watergate Scandal?