Social Studies Superheroes:

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Social Studies Superheroes

• No Capes, Please!

Honoring Famous People in the Classroom
Gaye Stuchly Michelle Leonard Cypress Fairbanks
I.S.D.
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What makes a hero?

1. A hero is courageous. Agree Disagree
2. A hero is selfish. Agree Disagree
3. A hero makes mistakes. Agree Disagree
4. A hero stands up for others. Agree Disagree
5. A hero is never frightened. Agree Disagree
6. A hero is liked by others. Agree Disagree
7. A hero is never silly. Agree Disagree
8. A hero must be strong. Agree Disagree
9. A hero never gets angry. Agree Disagree
10. A hero is always right. Agree Disagree

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• A HERO is
• an ordinary person who has done extraordinary
  things to affect humankind.

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Hero Sandwich
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Hero Sandwich
Nicknamed the Father of Texas
Stephen F. Austin
Son of Moses Austin
Capital of Texas is named after him
Followed his Fathers dream
Brought 300 families to Texas
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Fanny Pack
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Hero Cereal
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Hero Placemats
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Quilt Squares
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Hero Mystery Blocks
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Hero Paper Doll
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"Hall of Fame" or "Hall of Shame"?
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"I AM..." Poem
I AM Poem I AM ___________________ I see
________________________ I hear
_________________________ I touch
_______________________ I say ___________________
______ I understand ___________________ I am
__________________________
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Point-of-View Poem
http//www.amazon.com/Voices-Alamo-Sherry-Garland/
dp/1589802225
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Hero's Best Friend
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Halls of Heroes
http//www.civilwarhome.com/bartonbio.htm
www.HMdb.org.