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Lessons about Heroes


  • Peacemaker Hero, Mahatma Gandhi
    A biographical sketch of Gandhi's life and work with links to many other heroes and heroines.

  • Freedom Hero: Rosa Parks
    Written by a fourth grade student, this biographical sketch presents a lively summary. Other web readers contribute ideas and comments as well.

  • Simon Birch: A Video Lesson - contributed by Nancy Husari, City College of San Francisco.
    Synopsis: Simon Birch is a small boy who was never expected to live very long, but he has lived to the age of twelve. He believes that it is because he has a divine destiny, a purpose that only he can fulfill. As his life goes on, he looks for that destiny every day, until that fateful day when he discovers his reason for being here.

  • Indigenous People's Day and Columbus Day - contriubted by Alan Fisher, CCSF Faculty
    A discussion and writing lesson



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