My Hero Project
My Hero: My Hero
A global internet project that allows students to contribute stories about people that they admire and respect. Through these stories, children build a peaceful relationship with other students from around the globe.
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My Hero: Ruby Bridges
Chosen as a Freedom Hero, Ruby Bridges faced the incredible task of integrating an elementary school during the Civil Rights Movement.
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My Hero: Reading My Hero Stories
The individual stories found on the My Hero website offer expository and narrative pieces that can be used to teach reading skills to students of all ages and in all disciplines. A lesson plan is provided to incorporate My Hero stories...
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My Hero: Philosopher Hero: Confucius
A biography of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius.
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My Hero: Jackie Robinson
Use this site to learn about the man who "broke the color barrier in major league baseball," Jackie Robinson. This article overviews Robinson's sports career, includes images, and provides "related links" for further reading and...
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My Hero: Wilma Rudolph
Track star Wilma Rudolph overcame several childhood illness to become, in 1960, the first American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals. Use this resource to learn more about the awards and recognition this amazing athlete earned.
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My Hero: Thurgood Marshall
Read about Thurgood Marshall's life and efforts as a fighter against segregation. This article includes related links and pictures.
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My Hero: Sylvia Earle
This article on Sylvia Earle, ambassador to the world's oceans, includes information on her record-breaking dive as well as her various studies concerning the ocean's environment.
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My Hero: Annie Mansfield Sullivan Macy
Use this site to learn about Annie Sullivan's work to improve the lives and education of the blind. This article includes images and "related links" for further reading and research.
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My Hero: Harry Houdini
Use this resource to learn about Harry Houdini, the first person to escape from the straight jacket.
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My Hero: Scott Joplin
This article includes information on the life and musical contributions of Scott Joplin, the composer who gave us such songs as "The Entertainer" and "The Maple Leaf Rag."
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My Hero: Sojourner Truth
Use this site to learn why Sojourner Truth is viewed as a hero. Learn about her "speech at the Women's Rights Convention in Akron" and the lasting influence she has had on all women.
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My Hero: Frank Lloyd Wright
This site from The My Hero Project gives information on Frank Lloyd Wright, "[O]ne of the most famous architects in the world." Lloyd Wright built over 400 houses. Read about his contributions to the field of architecture, specifically...
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My Hero: John Lennon
Use this site to learn about John Lennon's life as an influential musician who wrote "political songs" such as "Give Peace a Chance" and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." This article includes information on Lennon's career with the Beatles...
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My Hero: Florence Kelly
Use this resource to learn about Florence Kelley and her fight to eradicate child labor. Includes links to more information on Florence Kelley.
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My Hero: Harry Potter
This brief article introduces young readers to Harry Potter, the literary hero whose adventures have been shared through books and film.
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My Hero: Phillis Wheatley
The first published African-American poet, Phillis Wheatley used her words in an attempt to rid the country of slavery. This article includes an excerpt from a letter she wrote in 1774 and "related links" for further reading and research.
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My Hero: Dylan Thomas
Use this resource to learn about the life and poetry of Dylan Thomas. This brief article provides one of Thomas' most famous poems, "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" and related link" for further reading and research.
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My Hero: Chief Joseph
This brief student-written article on Chief Joseph and his efforts to maintain peace between his people and the white settlers includes several links to further information and books for further reading and research.
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My Hero: Jacob Lawrence
Read this student article that portrays Jacob Lawrence as "the first African American artist to cross over the 'color line' and exhibit his work in galleries and museums previously only showing the works of white artists."
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My Hero: Charlie Parker
Use this resource to learn about Charlie Parker's life and musical career, which provides links to further information, quotes, and images.
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My Hero: Susan B. Anthony
Use this resource to learn about an advocate of women's rights and slave's freedom, Susan B. Anthony, whose efforts gave all U.S. citizens regardless of race and sex the right to vote. This website includes related links and resources...
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My Hero: Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson, an actor and activist, fought for workers' rights and the communist cause. Use this site to learn about Robeson's controversial views, which painted him as strong, courageous, and heroic.
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My Hero: Elizabeth Blackwell
Use this resource to learn about the discrimination Elizabeth Blackwell faced as she pursued an education and career in the medical field. Learn about the hospital she established and the respect she finally earned. This article includes...