Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Simon Bolivar, El Libertador
This detailed biography in Spanish of the famous South American liberator Simon Bolivar includes many portraits and related links.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: The American Revolution: Heroes
For this lesson students will understand the significance of those who served during the American Revolution.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Heroes
A scanned copy of the 1880 publication of Heroes by Charles Kingsley, a book of Greek myths for children.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Heroes Around Us
Instructional lesson that allows young scholars to examine and reevaluate their idea of a "Hero." After they first think of their own "Hero," they study definitions and examples from literature and have the opportunity to modify their...
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Your Heroes
This teacher directed activity allows pupils to put entries about heroes up on the site. Students could write about a person whom they regard as a hero. This will give them plenty of practice in a range of skills, including enquiry,...
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Mythological Hero Chart [Pdf]
This is a PDF graphic organizer designed to highlight the attributes of three mythological heroes: Hercules, Perseus, and Jason.
Mythweb
Mythweb
This kid-friendly site provides a collection of links for the following topics: major Greek gods, a Greek mythology game, major Greek heroes, myths' importance today, and a mythology encyclopedia. Additional links are provided for those...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Honor & Courage: What Makes a Hero?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What makes a hero?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required for...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Honor & Courage: What Does It Mean to Be Brave?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What does it mean to be brave?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Jason and the Golden Fleece
Explore characterization, plot and setting and compare these elements in mythology and modern works of literature, film and television. Retell myths in modern settings or modern-day stories using a mythological Greek setting. While this...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Multi Media Hero Analysis
Using what they learn about how heroes are depicted in art, literature, and music, students create their own definition of a hero, and then write an essay based on a hero they wish to research.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Heroes Are Made of This: Studying the Character of Heroes
Contains plans for six lessons that teach about the characteristics of heroes. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and reflection activities.
Other
Miranda: Un Venezolano Universal
Online biography of Francisco de Miranda, often remembered as "The forerunner of independence," in South America. This site also includes links to other aspects of Venezuelan history and culture.
Mythweb
Mythweb
Mythweb is devoted to the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology. Students can click on the Greek character they'd like to study, and read more information for that character.
University at Buffalo
Univ. At Buffalo: Circle Association's Rita Dove Page
Site from the University at Buffalo is still under construction for a mini biography and bibliography. However, site does have an interview of Rita Dove from 1997 and thirteen writings or poems by Dove. Links to other African American...
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Hooray for Heroes
Find out what characteristics define a hero when you check out this resource. This site provides activities and lesson plans.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exploring Heroes in Today's Society
This lesson allows students to examine traditional definitions of heroes and listen to contemporary songs about heroes to decide how they define a hero in today's society. This lesson was designed to be used at the beginning of twelfth...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Classical and Modern Heroes
This lesson introduces classical and modern heroes.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Heroes" Teacher Guide
Informative, worthwhile notes regarding book and author begin teacher guide for "Heroes." Also includes 19 thought-provoking discussion questions.
EL Education
El Education: Heroes
This children's book was written by students grades K-3 from Rock Point Charter School. Students wrote about their heroes and illustrated the page.