Who+We+Are

** THEME: Who We Are **  An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

**Central Idea: Attitudes and actions can change the world. ** [|Kids are Heroes]

[|Famous People]

[|Heroes of History] See Values of Heroes on left side

[|Famous Leaders]



 [|Abraham Lincoln] [|Sally Ride]

Project: Step 1: Choose at least 2 people from your category who have made a difference. These people should be individuals who are interesting to you.

Step 2: Split your group so that half of your group is researching one individual and the other half of your group is researching the other.

All leaders below that are not linked to a site can be found on the [|Famous Leaders] site!

__Discovery and Invention__
 * Louis Pasteur - scientist (healthy milk)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Marie Curie - scientist (xrays)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">George Washington Carver - scientist, botanist, inventor (crops)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Albert Einstein - mathematician
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">[|Louis Braille] - inventor (new way to read)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Steve Jobs] - technology expert

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Character and Courage__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Sitting Bull] - Native American leader
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Martin Luther King - civil rights leader
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">[|Susan B. Anthony] - equal rights leader
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Rosa Parks - civil rights leader
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">[|Captain Chelsea Sullenberger] - pilot
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">Harriet Tubman - guide to freedom
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">[|Jackie Robinson]- first Black American professional baseball player
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Helen Keller- person who overcame disabilities

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Caring and Compassion__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Mother Teresa] - person who helped people in need
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Jimmy Carter] - American volunteer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">[|Roberto Clemente] - famous athlete who helped others
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">Clara Barton - nurse
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 28px;">Teddy Roosevelt - American president and naturalist

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__Exploring and New Worlds__
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">John Muir - conservationist
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|John Glenn] - astronaut
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Neil Armstong]- astronaut
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Ellen Ochoa] - astronaut
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Johnny Appleseed] soldier and orchardist
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">[|Charles Lindbergh]- aviator

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">There are many people who have made a difference in our lives. If you find one that is not on this list, check with your teacher before doing your research.

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Poster/Google Presentation: __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Name-Picture- Birthplace and dates
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Early Life
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Contribution/ How it has changed our lives or made a difference.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Characteristics

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