A PLAN FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW SHAPING IN HIGH SCHOOL U.S. HISTORY 1
Biblical Worldview Theme: BWS Theme for U.S. History: Justice and Mercy
Theme: Justice and Mercy in U.S. History
This instructional plan explores U.S. History through the biblical worldview theme of Justice and
Mercy, aligning teaching strategies and assessments with lesson objectives grounded in
Scripture.
Creation: God created a world that reflected his character holy, just, and merciful. Humanity
was made in God's image with the responsibility to reflect his justice in relationships,
communities, and leadership. Justice and mercy were part of the original fabric of creation,
where each person had inherent value and purpose.“So God created mankind in his own image...
male and female he created them.” — Genesis 1:27 “The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.” — Psalm 103:8.
Fall: Began in Genesis 3 with sin entering the world and misrepresenting God’s perfect design.
Human pride, selfishness, and rebellion led to injustice, mistreated, and broken systems. In U.S.
History, we see this reality in the institution of slavery, systemic racism, abuse of power, and the
denial of rights. Even laws intended to bring order were often ruined by bias and
inequality.“There is no one righteous, not even one… all have turned away.” — Romans 3:10–12
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.” — Jeremiah 17:9 “Woe to those who
make unjust laws.” — Isaiah 10:1
Redemption: Through Jesus Christ, God started the redemption of all things calling his people
to live fairly and show mercy. As believers, we are called to stand for truth, speak up for the
mistreated, and reflect Christ’s love in public life. U.S. History reveals individuals and
movements (Example: abolitionists, civil rights leaders, faith based reformers) who responded to
injustice with courage and compassion.“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good… To act
,A PLAN FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW SHAPING IN HIGH SCHOOL U.S. HISTORY 2
justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 “But let justice roll
on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” — Amos 5:24 “The Spirit of the Lord
is on me… to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the
oppressed free.” — Luke 4:18.
, A PLAN FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW SHAPING IN HIGH SCHOOL U.S. HISTORY 3
Instructional Plan
Lesson 1: U.S. History : Justice and mercy
Chapter 2: Settling the Thirteen Colonies
Lesson Title: “The Southern Colonies” (Essential Question: How were the Southern Colonies
Settled?)
Lesson Objectives: Students will be able to
1. Analyze the settlement of the colony of Virginia.
2. Assess the importance of Maryland’s Act of Toleration.
3. Describe the settling of the Carolinas.
4. Explain the unusual purposes for the establishment of Georgia.
Proposed Teaching Strategies
1- Visual Analysis: Use maps and paintings of Jamestown, Charleston, and early
Southern colonies to visualize geography and architecture. (Alexander et al., 2022; Van
Brummelen, 2009)
- This strategy supports objective 1 (Analyze the settlement of the colony of
Virginia), objective 3 (Describe the settling of the Carolinas), and
objective 4 (Explain the unusual purposes for the establishment of
Georgia) by providing visual context for the physical characteristics and
early layouts of these settlements.
2- Active Learning: Group activities to match each Southern colony with its founder,
purpose, founding date, and key characteristics.(Van Brummelen, 2009; Noddings, 2005)
- This directly supports objective 1 (Analyze the settlement of the colony of
Virginia), objective 2 (Assess the importance of Maryland’s Act of
Biblical Worldview Theme: BWS Theme for U.S. History: Justice and Mercy
Theme: Justice and Mercy in U.S. History
This instructional plan explores U.S. History through the biblical worldview theme of Justice and
Mercy, aligning teaching strategies and assessments with lesson objectives grounded in
Scripture.
Creation: God created a world that reflected his character holy, just, and merciful. Humanity
was made in God's image with the responsibility to reflect his justice in relationships,
communities, and leadership. Justice and mercy were part of the original fabric of creation,
where each person had inherent value and purpose.“So God created mankind in his own image...
male and female he created them.” — Genesis 1:27 “The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.” — Psalm 103:8.
Fall: Began in Genesis 3 with sin entering the world and misrepresenting God’s perfect design.
Human pride, selfishness, and rebellion led to injustice, mistreated, and broken systems. In U.S.
History, we see this reality in the institution of slavery, systemic racism, abuse of power, and the
denial of rights. Even laws intended to bring order were often ruined by bias and
inequality.“There is no one righteous, not even one… all have turned away.” — Romans 3:10–12
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.” — Jeremiah 17:9 “Woe to those who
make unjust laws.” — Isaiah 10:1
Redemption: Through Jesus Christ, God started the redemption of all things calling his people
to live fairly and show mercy. As believers, we are called to stand for truth, speak up for the
mistreated, and reflect Christ’s love in public life. U.S. History reveals individuals and
movements (Example: abolitionists, civil rights leaders, faith based reformers) who responded to
injustice with courage and compassion.“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good… To act
,A PLAN FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW SHAPING IN HIGH SCHOOL U.S. HISTORY 2
justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 “But let justice roll
on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” — Amos 5:24 “The Spirit of the Lord
is on me… to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the
oppressed free.” — Luke 4:18.
, A PLAN FOR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW SHAPING IN HIGH SCHOOL U.S. HISTORY 3
Instructional Plan
Lesson 1: U.S. History : Justice and mercy
Chapter 2: Settling the Thirteen Colonies
Lesson Title: “The Southern Colonies” (Essential Question: How were the Southern Colonies
Settled?)
Lesson Objectives: Students will be able to
1. Analyze the settlement of the colony of Virginia.
2. Assess the importance of Maryland’s Act of Toleration.
3. Describe the settling of the Carolinas.
4. Explain the unusual purposes for the establishment of Georgia.
Proposed Teaching Strategies
1- Visual Analysis: Use maps and paintings of Jamestown, Charleston, and early
Southern colonies to visualize geography and architecture. (Alexander et al., 2022; Van
Brummelen, 2009)
- This strategy supports objective 1 (Analyze the settlement of the colony of
Virginia), objective 3 (Describe the settling of the Carolinas), and
objective 4 (Explain the unusual purposes for the establishment of
Georgia) by providing visual context for the physical characteristics and
early layouts of these settlements.
2- Active Learning: Group activities to match each Southern colony with its founder,
purpose, founding date, and key characteristics.(Van Brummelen, 2009; Noddings, 2005)
- This directly supports objective 1 (Analyze the settlement of the colony of
Virginia), objective 2 (Assess the importance of Maryland’s Act of
