Middle School Resource

Heroes & Heroines by NGA

In this activity, students will look at works of art depicting military, religious, political, and everyday heroes and heroines and discuss their lives and the effects of their deeds. Teachers can use these lessons to introduce or examine in depth the concept of heroism through discussions of heroic actions and character.

Related NY State Academic Standards: NAS.VA.Cr1.2.7.a, NAS.VA.Cr2.1.8.a, NAS.VA.Cr2.3.8.a, and more!

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