People Make A Difference

Heroes

A hero is a person who has done something

brave or important.

Famous Scientist

• Washington Carver – He was a scientist who took the peanut plant

and found many ways to use it such as peanut

butter, cereal, medicine and glue.

Famous Inventor

• Benjamin Franklin discovered the lightening rod, and bifocal glasses.

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Hero of Courage

• Abraham Lincoln believed slavery was wrong. He passed a law to stop slavery.

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Compassion Hero

• Mother Teresa formed a group of nuns to

help the poor in India.

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A Hero Who Explores

• Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. She went on the space shuttle twice. She studied sickness in space. She now writes children’s books.

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I am a Compassionate hero.

• I volunteer my time to help the needy.

Comprehension

• What is a hero?

• Who is Benjamin Franklin?

• Washington Carver discovered_______.

• What was Abraham Lincoln known for?

• Mother Teresa was compassionate to the

people in what country?

• What job did Sally Ride have?

Work Cited

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Abraham Lincoln

Mother Teresa

space shuttle

Sally Ride

Benjamin Franklin

Types of Heroes

• Inventor/scientist

• Character and Courage

• Caring and Compassion

• Explorer