Dream Values

Students read short descriptions of six notable Americans and identify which American Dream value each represents, choosing from freedom, equality, hard work, or innovation. This encourages students to connect achievements of individuals such as Ruby Bridges, Thomas Edison, Frederick Douglass, Dolores Huerta, Oprah Winfrey, and Steve Jobs with broader cultural values. They also write a final response explaining how the American Dream can be reached in different ways, reinforcing the diversity of experiences that define it. The activity promotes comprehension of historical contributions and strengthens students’ ability to categorize information meaningfully.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Recognizing Contributions of Historical Figures

English Language Arts – Identifying Key Details

Social Studies – Understanding American Cultural Values

English Language Arts – Written Explanation

This worksheet is part of our The American Dream Worksheets collection.