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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rodin, the Burghers of Calais

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1885, Rodin was commissioned by the French city of Calais to create a sculpture that commemorated the heroism of Eustache de Saint-Pierre, a prominent citizen of Calais, during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. View...
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Unit Plan
East of England Broadband Network

E2 Bn: History's Heroes: How Many Ways Are There to Be a Hero?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What makes a hero? Is there any one thing that makes someone achieve that status or are there many different ways people become heroes to others? This unit delves into the question and makes students put on their thinking caps to...
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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Soren Kierkegaard: Summary of Important Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent place to start learning the terminology and ideas of Kierkegaard. The explanations are clear and easy to understand.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Enhance your study of world mythology with these articles from Encyclopedia Mythica. Learn about mythic locations, creature, deities, and phenomena from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: General Douglas Mac Arthur

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1971 to commemorate General Douglas MacArthur. With a short passage on his heroism and bold decisions in both World Wars I and II.
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PBS

Pbs: American Valor

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to the PBS program on Medal of Honor winners. Uses newsreel and primary sources to tell the story of many of the Medal of Honor winners, starting with the Civil War.
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9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Lesson Plans for K 2

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A selection of lesson plans suitable for early elementary young scholars about topics related to 9/11 and/or the memorial built in New York City. Some lessons cover dealing with grief or fear, others with thinking of ways to serve your...
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9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Lesson Plans, Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A collection of 29 lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about community service, or about tolerance, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 3 through 5 in mind.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Freak the Mighty Storia Teaching Guide

For Students 5th - 9th
A detailed teaching guide for the Rodman Philbrick novel, Freak the Mighty. The guide includes activities for before, during, and after students read the book.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Heroes Around Us

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Instructional lesson plan that allows students 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...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 7-11) to pair with the coming-of-age novel "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton. Ponyboy Curtis, a member of the Greaser gang, learns the value of family and friendship through his conflict with a rival...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Jason and the Golden Fleece

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Heroes Are Made of This: Studying the Character of Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: Hooray for Heroes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find out what characteristics define a hero when you check out this resource. This site provides activities and lesson plans.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Decatur's Medal, Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Miltiades

For Students 9th - 10th
The chief credit of the battle of Marathon belongs to Miltiades. But for his courage, the Athenians would have shut themselves up in their city and stood a siege; and it was the stimulus of his heroism that nerved his little army to the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Stephen Decatur

For Students 9th - 10th
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Freak the Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick

For Students 5th - 9th
This learning guide for the novel, Freak the Mighty, offers resources for both student readers and teachers. In addition to a synopsis of the book, significant themes and quotations are discussed, and a number of thought-provoking...
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PBS

Pbs: Give Awards to Everyday Heroes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explain how everyday heroes are just as heroic as famous ones and list heroic things they do. Design and present awards to everyday heroes you know, including yourself.

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