Heroes - 3rd Grade Social Studies

Who led enslaved people to freedom?

• Dorothy of Oz

• Harriet Tubman

• Ellen Ochoa

• Ruby Bridges

The path Harriet Tubman used to travel was called _____________.

• The Underground Railroad

• The Yellow Brick Road

• Presidents Blvd.

__________ was the commander of Apollo 13. He showed great courage when he ____________.

• Xavier Riddle

  traveled to the secret museum.

• Harriet Tubman

  traveled secretly on the Underground Railroad.

• James A. Lovell

  saved his crew by returning to Earth safely.

A _________ is a person who is admired for good deeds and shows great courage.

• rockstar

• famous actress

• hero

• teacher

Which of the following scenarios does NOT show bravery.

• Avoiding a difficult situation
• Refusing to take a risk
• Ignoring a friend in need
• Running away from danger

True or False: Heroes can be every day, ordinary people just like you and me.

• True

• False

Ellen Ochoa was ...

• the first Hispanic American woman in Space.

• the first Hispanic American judge.

• the first Hispanic American teacher.

Which of the following scenarios describes someone who shows bravery?

• Rescuing someone from a dangerous situation
• Refusing to take a risk
• Running away from a challenging situation
• Ignoring someone in need of help

Which hero have we learned about received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his achievements?

• Ellen Ochoa

• Hector P. Garcia

• James A. Lovell

• Harriet Tubman

_______ was the founder of the American G. I. Forum.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

• Hector P. Garcia

• James A. Lovell