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An Introduction to the Odyssey
Epics, like the Odyssey, were told over the span of several days and drew quite a crowd. Before starting the famous work with your class, review this presentation to gain some insight into the structure and history of epic poems.
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Sculpting a Modern Hero
Young scholars examine the sculpture of the Greek hero Herakles. In this visual arts lesson, students choose a modern hero and create a sculpture that features the hero’s identity and attributes.
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Hero Holiday and Portfolio Completed
Learners summarize the unit on heroes and present picture books to younger students. In this hero lesson plan, learners compile their portfolios, in which they have presented heroic characteristics of their own classmates. ...
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Greek Heroes
In this Greek heroes crossword puzzle instructional activity, students use the 14 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Who Are Your Heroes?
Students define the meaning of the word heroes. In this personal heroes lesson plan, students complete a worksheet answering questions about their personal heroes.
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Historical Heroes and Character Sketches
Students write a character sketch and present it in first person. In this historical heroes and character sketches lesson, students "meet" Harriet Tubman (played by their teacher) and discuss her contributions. ...
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Claudio and Hero Lesson Plan
Students examine the roles of arranged marriage through their work with Shakespeare's, Much Ado About Nothing. They look at the roles of Claudio and Hero, and determine how their marriage could be considered to be arranged. They complete...
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Christmas Heroes and Villains Crossword Puzzle
In this upper level Christmas crossword puzzle, students solve 64 clues to match the heroes to the dastardly wrongdoers they have overcome to fill in the puzzle words.
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Heron's or Hero's Formula for Area of Scalene Triangle
In this Heron's or Hero's formula for area of scalene triangle worksheet, students solve 4 word problems using the formula given for area of a triangle.
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Action Heroes Dot to Dot
In this connect the dots worksheet, students connect the dots and draw a line using the numbers 1-13 to outline the picture of a hero.
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The Best of the Best
Students participate in a discussion about the definition of the word 'hero'. They research baseball players and managers and then engage in a formal debate about the merits of their subjects.
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Heroes and Sidekicks from Popular Culture
Students discuss familiar fictional characters. In this fictional characters lesson students practice pronunciation of adjectives. They describe the personality of popular characters by answering questions about those characters.
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Creating a Hyperstudio Slide Show
Students create a HyperStudio slide show. In this technology lesson, students take the report on a hero that they had previously written. They use HyperStudio to create a multimedia slide show to present to their peers.
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The Massachusetts 54th Regiment: Honoring the Heroes
Learners use art and images analyze the Civil War. In this instructional activity on the Shaw Memorial, students engage in 3 activities, discussion, and art analysis to better comprehend the events of the Civil War. This instructional...
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Would You Stick Your Neck Out?
Learners examine personal qualities of individuals who have been able to help others through selfless actions, and develop short skits about heroes who have stuck their necks out to help others.
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Fan Club for Artists
Students research a famous artist of their choice to experience their lives and achievements. They choose an artist they look up to, a hero perhaps, and share their lives with their peers to develop a banner on that artist to exhibit in...
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Shakespeare: Henry V - Writing Task
Pairs of pupils choose a person who they consider to be a hero. They research that person, develop a speech, and deliver it to the class in hopes of persuading them that this person really is a hero. A vote is taken after the...
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A Leader of Salem: Nathaniel Bowditch
Eleventh graders examine the qualities of a leader. In this American History lesson, 11th graders read the story of Nathaniel Bowditch and use it as a catalyst for discussions on leadership and the definition of a hero.
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In Search of a Hero
Students explain heroic pattern and use it to identify heroes from classical mythology and from readings o fthe Polynesian Voyaging Society.
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Lesson Plan: A Writer’s Odyssey
Looking for a fresh approach to an end-of-unit project for The Odyssey? Check out a resource that has class members write their own hero's journey short story and then craft an illustration that depicts their tale. Apollonio di...
Learning to Give
Heroes with Heart
This resource provides a lesson that will have learners explain how women and minority figures worked for the common good of their community.
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Ruby Bridges
A two-part lesson features Civil Rights hero, Ruby Bridges. Part one focuses on the heroic actions of Ruby Bridges then challenges scholars to complete a Venn diagram in order to compare themselves to her. Part two begins with a...
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Rediscovering Your Favorite Comic Book Heroes
Connect comic books to the classroom curriculum and open up a world of opportunities.
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The Unsung Heroes
Middle schoolers investigate the unsung heroes associated with local foundations and non-profit organizations. In this unsung heroes lesson plan, students decide on the characteristics associated with heroes, and research foundations and...
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