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Teachers can use this lesson to introduce or examine in depth the concept of heroism through discussions of heroic actions and character.Students will look at images of military, religious, political, and everyday heroes and heroines and discuss their lives and the effects of their deeds. For the purposes of this lesson, heroes are defined as figures who have great strength and ability and are admired for their achievements. They may risk or sacrifice their lives for others or may be noted for special achievement in a particular field.
In this lesson students will: Identify character traits of heroes and heroines; Apply critical-thinking skills to consider the various choices artists have made in depicting heroes; Make personal connections to the theme by identifying heroes and heroines in their own lives.
Subject:
Arts and Humanities, Art History, Psychology
Level:
Upper Primary, Middle School
Material Type:
Activity/Lab, Assessment, Lesson Plan
Provider:
National Gallery of Art
Date Added:
02/16/2011
License:
Some Rights Reserved
Language:
English
Media Format:
Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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