Facts and Faith: Biblically Responsible Lessons For Diverse Classrooms
These lesson plans are tailored to meet Oklahoma standards. To tailor them to your school district, contact info@defenseofdemocracy.org

Crafted by a dedicated team of expert educators and ministers from diverse Christian denominations, these lesson plans by Defense of Democracy are designed to meet Oklahoma Academic Standards and Superintendent Walters’ OSDE Instructional Support Guidelines for Teachers directive. Our mission is to promote inclusivity and ensure emotional and physical safety for all students. These rigorous, Bible-based lessons reflect our commitment to historically and scientifically accurate education, fostering shared experiences across all backgrounds.

Upper Elementary (5)

Narrative Elements

Who Sold Joseph? English, Language arts lesson covering the story of Joseph from Genesis as the students critically analyze the Narrative Elements of the story in Genesis.

Historical Context

This Land is My Land! – History lesson covering the most reliable evidence surrounding the Jamestown and Plymouth settlements leading to “the first Thanksgiving.”

Literary Devices

Dogs and Lions and Thorns, Oh My! – English, Language arts lesson covering metaphors where the students look at metaphors in The Bible. This lesson includes a 2-page worksheet.

Pending

Middle School (6-8)

Textual Analysis

Donkey Vs. Angel: Who Will Win? – 7th grade English, Language arts lesson covering the story of Balaam and the Donkey from Numbers as the students critically analyze the text.

Comparative Literature

The Whole Earth Flooded AGAIN!?! – 8th grade English, Language arts lesson covering the story of The Flood, comparing and contrasting the different flood accounts in the Hebrew Bible and The Epic of Gilgamesh.

Historical Impact

This Book Says I Can Own You! – 8th-grade History lesson covering the historical impact of the Christian Bible and how it was used to reinforce the institution of slavery leading up to the US Civil War.

Pending

High School (9-12)

Advanced Literary Analysis

When Inhospibility Turns Deadly! – Senior level (12th grade) English, Language arts lesson covering the story of Sodom and Gomorrah that introduces linguistic analysis and leads the students to crafting an arguable thesis. [NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with this story, the Sodom and Gomorrah story involves threats of sexual assault.)

Historical Documents

No Liberty for You! – 11th grade English, Language arts assignment where students unravel the factual history from the American mythology surrounding the Pilgrims traveling to North America up to what is considered the inspiration for the Thanksgiving holiday and ultimately write a comprehensive report.

Ethical and Philosophical Discussions

Half Of America Has No Rights – Social Studies, United States History, this lesson involves facilitating a classroom debate set in 1875 using Biblical argument in support of and in opposition to granting women the right to vote. It features quotes from Abigail Adams and Susan B. Anthony.

Critical Essays

Biblical Slavery and the Antebellum Impact – 11th grade English, Language arts assignment where students Write an informative or critical essay or report on how The Bible was utilized in the discourse reinforcing the institution of slavery leading up to the US Civil War.