8.SS.20.A
Evaluate the contributions of the Founding Fathers as models of civic virtue.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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contributionsFounding Fathersmodelscivic virtue
Skills
- evaluate (the contributions of the Founding Fathers) #dok3
- analyze (how the Founding Fathers serve as models of civic virtue) #dok3
- identify (examples of civic virtue demonstrated by the Founding Fathers) #dok2
- explain (the concept of civic virtue and its importance in U.S. history) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify actions taken by the Founding Fathers that demonstrate civic virtue. #dok2
- I can explain the concept of civic virtue as it applies to early American leaders. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of the Founding Fathers acting as models of civic virtue. #dok3
- I can evaluate the significance of the Founding Fathers' contributions to American civic values. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The Founding Fathers demonstrated civic virtue through their actions and choices during the formation of the United States.
- Examining the contributions and values of the Founding Fathers helps us understand the importance of civic virtue in a democracy.
Essential Questions
- What is civic virtue, and why is it important in a democracy?
- How did the Founding Fathers model civic virtue during the founding of the United States?
- In what ways did the actions of the Founding Fathers contribute to our understanding of responsible citizenship?
- How can the principles of civic virtue shown by the Founding Fathers influence society today?
- What specific examples from the lives of the Founding Fathers illustrate their commitment to civic virtue?