Grades:
6
7
8
Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Learners explore stories about a hero, Nelson Mandela, whose actions changed the course of history.
Based on researched information, participants write a bio-poem about a philanthropist.
Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
In this lesson, learners explore and address the following questions: Who are the minority voices of the past and how has the civil society sector stepped in to protect their rights? What actions were effective? What public policies are in place to protect them? Who are the bullied today and...