What Makes a Hero?

What made Michelle Obama a hero?

• She was married to the president.

• She cared enough to speak up for what she thought was fair.

• She is famous.

What made Sitting Bull a hero?

• He was a leader of the Lakota Indians.

• He knew the importance of freedom.

• He had the courage to speak up for his people.

What made Henry Dunant a hero?

• He was born in Switzerland.

• He started an organization that helped people in emergencies.

• He saw people suffer during wars.

What made Clara Barton a hero?

• She organized volunteers to help soldiers and people in need.

• She was born in America.

• She read about Henry Dunant.

What made Florence Nightingale a hero?

• She lived more than 100 years ago.

• She lived in Turkey.

• She helped raise money for more supplies and better care for soldiers.

Why was Sally Ride a hero?

• She was born in Los Angeles, California.

• She went to school at Standord University.

• She became the first American woman astronaut to fly in space.

Henry Dunant, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are heroes because they all wanted to help others and showed how much they cared.

• True

• False

Having the courage to be the first to do something can make an example for others to follow.

• True

• False

Heroes can only be people who lived long ago and you don't know.

• True

• False

What are qualities of a hero? Check all that apply:

• Angry

• Responsible

• Kind

• Determined

• Caring