Not All Heroes Wear Capes!

Learn the characteristics of the archetype of The Hero, compare the hero archetype with American heroes, and identify how the archetype characteristics and American hero characteristics connect to elements of the Bill of Rights in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 210061 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: archetype, integrated civics, grade 8, heroes, American heroes, George Washington, Harriett Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr, Robin Hood, King Arthur, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Original tutorials - Grades 6-12

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