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American Heroes Lesson PlanAmerican Heroes Lesson Plan
Publisher
Judicial Branch of California
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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Duration
5 days
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Year
2012
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American Heroes

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What makes a hero? After discussing the term and considering a book about Franklin D. Roosevelt, classmates work together to write a script and present their biography of a Great American hero. Notes sheets help group members organize their information and thoughts for the presentation.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

american heroes, heroes, rights, responsibility, american values, democratic values, citizenship

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Interview everyday heroes to prepare for the activity
  • Research an American hero to create a skit based on the person

Classroom Considerations

  • Resource includes links to books that may need to be acquired for the project

Pros

  • Included worksheets are helpful for scaffolding activities
  • Rubrics make feedback simple 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.W.7 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2 CCRA.SL.3 CCRA.SL.4

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