Heroes Show Character

Match each figure to the traits they showed.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 42

Our heroes showed many character traits. When we say a hero showed a trait, we give evidence: what the hero did that shows it.
Ruby Bridges showed courage. Evidence: she walked past a shouting crowd to go to school.
Theodore Roosevelt showed respect for the environment. Evidence: he protected forests, birds, and wild places.
Lewis and Clark showed perseverance. Evidence: they kept going through snow, hunger, and steep mountains.
George Washington Carver showed commitment. Evidence: he taught at Tuskegee for 47 years.
Benjamin Franklin showed courage. Evidence: he signed the Declaration, even though the king could punish the signers.
Your turn! Sort what the heroes did. Does each one show courage, or respect for the environment?
Try it with a grown-up! Name a trait a family member showed today, and give your evidence.

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:

SS1CG1 — Describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits such as: fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment.
IPS.11 — Information Processing Skill 11: draw conclusions and make generalizations (introduced in Grade 1)