+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matthew Henson: Heroic Explore Who Conquered Racism

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars explore the concept of racism.  In this character building lesson plan, students read a biography about a hero Matthew Henson.  Young scholars discover the challenges he, and others, faced during a time of unfairness. 
+
Writing
Curated OER

Tell About Your Hero and Publish the Essay Online

For Students 4th - 8th
In this writing about your hero worksheet, students read stories about personal heroes at an assigned web site that were written by other students. They think about their own hero, write an essay, and follow directions for publishing it...
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

A Plague on Both Your Houses: a Romantic Guide To Transgression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What are the roles within your family, culture and society as well as the personal and societal consequences of transgressing them? To explore this question, class members look at long-held traditions, examples in literature (Romeo and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Character Education Courage

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students listen to a Mariah Carey song and chose words that explain courage. In this courage instructional activity, students explore the traits that make a hero. Students pair share what traits make someone a hero and then discuss their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heros and Heroines

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will explore why: today children are faced with an increasingly fractured world where a variety of forces work to shape their final character. Positive role models like parents, teachers, and athletes are important for...