Overview:
Different courageous people and heroes have shaped our World over time. Every country, every culture has them, and students have been studying about them and looking up to them for centuries. Some are brave and face unbelievable dangers and challenges. Others are selfless and disregard their own safety or welfare in order to help their fellow man. Some have the courage to deal with overwhelming circumstances and make significant contributions. They have a quality of spirit that inspires others.
Tell us about your favorite heroes and courageous people. Whom do you admire? Why? How have their accomplishments touched you?
If your school has done a project on a hero or courageous person, let us know, and we'll post it here. We'd love to see your projects, and we'd love to learn about heroes and courageous people from different countries.
School District School Location
Westfield School District Roosevelt Intermediate School Westfield, New Jersey
Superintendent: Mr. Raymond Gonzalez Principal: Mr. Brian Gechtman
Instructional Technology Specialist: Ms. Pamela Friedman
Google Tools Used: Google Sites, YouTube (Student videos uploaded), Google Search
Students showcased their heroes' accomplishments in video format. They used a combination of images, music, and text, combined with their own voice overs, to create a digital storytelling project. They researched their heroes, processed the information, wrote scripts, and summarized what they learned. The final project is hosted on Google SITES, and the student videos are uploaded to YouTube and linked.