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Super Science By Any Means Necessary!
The animated S2 Unit will use the adventures of a Super Hero and her sidekick to teach basic science and math concepts. Educators can use comic books, Saturday Morning Cartoons and the adventures of Super Heroes to teach a nine-week...
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Myth Lesson Plans
What is the difference between myths, legends, and folktales? From greek mythology and creation myths to heroes and heroines, here is a nice series of lessons for providing your kids with solid foundational knowledge about myths.
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Character Bust: Ceramics Lesson
Whether it is a protagonist, antagonist, hero or heroine, characters are a must in any story. Learners analyze a character from a narrative they are reading, then use that character as inspiration. They create a ceramic bust depicting...
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Complementary Superheroes
Learners discover the color wheel. In this color lesson plan, students find the primary colors, secondary colors, and contrasting colors. They look through the designs of super hero logos and create their own using what they know about...
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Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Progress
Black History Month is a time to recognize the achievements of our civil rights heroes while looking toward the future with a vision of equality for all.
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The Making of a Superhero
Thor, Loki, Iron Man, and Captain America. As part of their study of Greek and Roman gods and heroes, middle schoolers compare the characters in The Avengers to Greek counterparts. Individuals then create their own superhero,...
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Hereos and Celebrities
Pupils complete a vocabulary game using new words. They use a Venn diagram to distinguish between a celebrity and a hero. They take a vocabulary quiz to complete the lesson.
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Super Seniors
Students research senior citizens who were heroes during the Reconstruction Era. They interview senior citizens who they believe to be heroes and write a biography about them. They explain how small acts can contribute to the common good.
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Discussion Questions about Human Nature
Students explore the different types of heros in American history.
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Salem
Students spend two classroom days contemplating and discussing the qualities of a leader and the definition of a hero. They read the story of Nathaniel Bowditch from the New Trade Winds Website and use it as a catalyst for discussions on...
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Heroic Actions
Learners identify heroic actions in various situations. They discuss characteristics of heroes, analyze various scenarios, create their own scenarios and resolutions to the conflicts, and participate in role-playing activities.
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The Eight Immortals
Students compare and contrast the Eight Immortals with American super-
heroes, such as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman while examining the literary genre of folktales and its connection to art.
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Role Models
Third graders create posters of heroes and present their findings and what they think it means to be a hero. In this role models lesson plan, 3rd graders compare heroes and describe their characteristics.
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Learning to Give
Students interview senior citizens in their community, and explain how these senior citizens are heroes. In this heroes instructional activity, students interview these seniors, and then reflect on how they too can be heroes in their own...
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Introduction to the Monomyth, an Initiation Theme
Learners analyze the archetypal hero called the monomyth. In this archetypes lesson plan, students discuss the topic and view a chart of hero figures with related details. Learners analyze the monomyth process diagram, read the story of...
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Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana
Students read a version of Ramayana and explore the elements of the epic hero cycle. In this Ramayana analysis lesson, students retell the basic narrative of the Ramayana and identify the main characters. Students identify elements of...
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Super Seniors
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research everyday heroes who happen to be senior citizens and write their biographies. Students also volunteer to help senior citizens in their...
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Who’s on First? in the End Zone? at the net? in the Ring?
Pupils are introduced to some sport heroes from the 20th century. They are told that although many sports have their own Halls of Fame, there is no one list of the top 10 athletes from the 20th century. It is their job to research famous...
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American Folklore
Students develop an idea about American Folk heroes. Individual slideshows are going to be made by each student to be viewed by their peers. Students also have an opportunity to take part in role play situations from various folklores.
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Heroes, Legends and Folktales
Fourth graders read classic stories including "The Magic Brocade" and "St. George and the Dragon". They complete a series of lessons in which they compare stories and produce original narrative legends.
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Historical Perspective And Heroes: the Battle At Little Bighorn
Eleventh graders explore the phenomenon of historical perspective. They examine different accounts of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and how the views differed not only along cultural lines but also with the passage of time.
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Zero is Our Hero
Students practice counting sets of items by 10's. In this counting lesson, students create flash cards that show a zero while hiding the first number in order for students to practice counting by 10's. Students practice...
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Paul Robeson: 20th-Century Renaissance Man, Hero In Any Century
Students study the life and times of actor Paul Robeson. In this social activism lesson, students research primary and secondary documents to create multi-media presentations featuring Paul Robeson's life and political activism.
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Community Symbols: Heroes and Leaders
Students research the importance of community leaders in portraits. In this art history lesson, students look at the painting "The Ascension of Simon Bolivar on Mount Jamaica" and discuss what they see in the portrait. Students research...
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