Historical Heroes
Biographical studies of historical figures inspire students with stories of local and global heroes.
Description : Focusing on historical figures, this program encourages students to research and present on influential personalities from local, national, and global history. Creative projects and interactive discussions foster an understanding of leadership and impact.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Local Heroes Section 1: Introduction to Our Community - Lesson 1: Getting to Know Our Community Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Getting to Know Our Community - Lesson 2: Recognizing Local Role Models Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Local Role Models Section 2: Neighborhood Leaders - Lesson 1: Discovering Community Helpers Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering Community Helpers - Lesson 2: How Local Leaders Make a Difference Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Local Leaders Make a Difference Section 3: Local Traditions and Stories - Lesson 1: Storytelling: Legends of Our Town Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Storytelling: Legends of Our Town - Lesson 2: Traditions That Shape Our Identity Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Traditions That Shape Our Identity Section 4: Community Celebrations - Lesson 1: Festivals and Fairs: Learning from the Past Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Festivals and Fairs: Learning from the Past - Lesson 2: Celebrating Everyday Heroes Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Celebrating Everyday Heroes Section 5: Regional Impact - Lesson 1: How Local Actions Affect the Region Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Local Actions Affect the Region - Lesson 2: Inspiring Stories from Nearby Towns Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Inspiring Stories from Nearby Towns Module 2: National Giants Section 1: Founding Figures - Lesson 1: Who Were Our Nation’s Founders? Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Who Were Our Nation’s Founders? - Lesson 2: Key Events in the Formation of a Nation Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Events in the Formation of a Nation Section 2: Pioneers of Change - Lesson 1: Trailblazers Who Shaped National History Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Trailblazers Who Shaped National History - Lesson 2: The Power of New Ideas Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Power of New Ideas Section 3: Defenders of Freedom - Lesson 1: National Heroes in Times of Struggle Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: National Heroes in Times of Struggle - Lesson 2: Courage and Sacrifice for Freedom Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Courage and Sacrifice for Freedom Section 4: Innovators in History - Lesson 1: Inventors and Explorers Who Changed the Nation Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Inventors and Explorers Who Changed the Nation - Lesson 2: How Innovation Drives Progress Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Innovation Drives Progress Section 5: Cultural Icons - Lesson 1: Celebrating Contributions in Arts and Letters Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Celebrating Contributions in Arts and Letters - Lesson 2: Heroes Who Inspired National Pride Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Heroes Who Inspired National Pride Module 3: Global Trailblazers Section 1: World Explorers - Lesson 1: Pioneers Who Ventured Beyond Borders Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Pioneers Who Ventured Beyond Borders - Lesson 2: The Journey of Discovery Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Journey of Discovery Section 2: Leaders for Peace - Lesson 1: Advocates Who Bridged Cultures Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Advocates Who Bridged Cultures - Lesson 2: Lessons in Diplomacy and Understanding Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Lessons in Diplomacy and Understanding Section 3: Agents of Change - Lesson 1: Global Figures Who Sparked Change Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Global Figures Who Sparked Change - Lesson 2: The Ripple Effects of Their Actions Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Ripple Effects of Their Actions Section 4: Global Innovators - Lesson 1: Inventors and Thinkers from Around the World Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Inventors and Thinkers from Around the World - Lesson 2: How New Ideas Connect Nations Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: How New Ideas Connect Nations Section 5: International Icons - Lesson 1: Remembering Influential Global Leaders Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Remembering Influential Global Leaders - Lesson 2: The Legacy of International Impact Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: The Legacy of International Impact Module 4: Change Makers Section 1: Activism in History - Lesson 1: Young Voices That Made a Difference Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Young Voices That Made a Difference - Lesson 2: The Power of Standing Up Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Power of Standing Up Section 2: Voices of Reform - Lesson 1: Influential Figures Who Changed Laws Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Influential Figures Who Changed Laws - Lesson 2: How Ideas Can Reform Society Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Ideas Can Reform Society Section 3: Brave Pioneers - Lesson 1: Stories of Courage and Conviction Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Stories of Courage and Conviction - Lesson 2: Overcoming Challenges on the Road to Change Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Overcoming Challenges on the Road to Change Section 4: Influential Movements - Lesson 1: Learning from Historical Movements Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning from Historical Movements - Lesson 2: How Movements Inspire New Generations Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Movements Inspire New Generations Section 5: Building a Better Future - Lesson 1: Visionaries Who Imagined New Possibilities Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Visionaries Who Imagined New Possibilities - Lesson 2: Steps to Create Positive Change Today Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Steps to Create Positive Change Today Module 5: Inspirational Leaders Section 1: Legends of Leadership - Lesson 1: Defining What Makes a Leader Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining What Makes a Leader - Lesson 2: Early Inspirations in Leadership Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Early Inspirations in Leadership Section 2: Mentors in History - Lesson 1: Stories of Guidance and Support Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Stories of Guidance and Support - Lesson 2: Learning from the Great Mentors Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning from the Great Mentors Section 3: Visionaries Who Changed the World - Lesson 1: Imagining a Better Tomorrow Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Imagining a Better Tomorrow - Lesson 2: How a Vision Can Transform Society Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: How a Vision Can Transform Society Section 4: Heroes Beyond Borders - Lesson 1: Stories of Leadership from Different Cultures Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Stories of Leadership from Different Cultures - Lesson 2: Uniting People Through Shared Values Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Uniting People Through Shared Values Section 5: Legacy and Impact - Lesson 1: Reflecting on the Lives of Historical Leaders Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reflecting on the Lives of Historical Leaders - Lesson 2: How Their Stories Inspire Us Today Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: How Their Stories Inspire Us Today