See Saskatchewan Education Curriculum Links for Heroes: Grade 2 (Soc.St).

• Stereotypes - Based on the Paper Bag Princess, these two lessons examine the role of stereotyps and heroes - with a teachers twist, more focus could be put on the examination of heroes.
• What is a Hero? Heroes make the impossible attainable, give you something to stretch for, are catalysts for change, create new possibilities, have vision, skill and charm, are mentors because they help novices learn by doing. Have your students brainstorm & web qualities of heroes and then created their own definition for a hero. (Student Activity Sheet )
• Flip and Fold: Students record various information about a their hero on this flip and fold activity sheet. (See teacher instruction page).
• The Role of Circumstance: Discuss the characteristics of the young people we sent to war. Was there anything unusual about them or were they ordinary people? (Discuss Hugh Cairns if you have watched the "Remember Me: Local Heroes and War Memorials Presentation"). What role do circumstances play in bringing about the birth of a heroic act? Does everyone have the potential to be a hero and they are simply waiting for the opportunity? Have your students read (or read aloud) Sarah's Story and discuss the role of circumstance in her story.
• Make a list of animal heroes (police dogs, etc.) and write about how they are valuable to us. (Refer to Myhero.com's animal heroes for more animal stories). Also, google for stories about the dog heroes of war and other rescue dogs.
• Have students list various heroes in their lives and fill in the chart. Who are they? What have they performed to help others? (See Chart for students to complete). A variation of the same type of activity - see student worksheet)
  
• Brainstorm a list of realistic and fictional heroes. Try these activities with younger students (See lesson outlines ) to help them understand the difference. Or simply discuss the characteristics attributed to both.
• Read assorted children's literature selections (Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and so forth), learn about the role of reference books (encyclopedia) to classify these heroes as real or fictional. See the Student Activity Sheet ). Or, consider reading your own selection of literature and record traits
  (see chart) assigned to realistic and fictional heroes in the books of your choice.
• Create a collage of heroes.
• Writing Activity: students can create their own hero, identifying the qualities of this person and their accomplishments.
• Write the names of local heroes that you have studies on a popsicle stick. Have students select a stick and role play that hero. The rest of the class guesses the hero's name. See Saskatchewan's Own 1, Saskatchewan's Own 2, and Saskatchewan's Own 3 for local heroes).
• Creative Conclusion: Students can create a limerick, acrostic poem or a simple rap song about a hero, including reference to the hero's personal traits, achievements, goals, and the hero's impact on their lives.
• Heroic Activities. Everyone has a hero -- someone to look up to or admire. Education Word offers ten lessons that will get students thinking about their heroes. Included: Activities -- students create a picture book about their heroes, develop holidays honoring their favorite heroes, create memorials for animal heroes, and more! Plus additional online resources!