African American Explorers and Leaders as Heroes Unit 6: Lesson 4, Part 3 Objective: Students will be able to explain how African American educators were heroes to their community by engaging in conversation, looking at historic photos, videos, and by responding to the topic. Standards: 1.0.B.1.a, 1.0.B.1.a, 5.0.A.2.c, 6.0.C.1.b, 6.0.E.1.c, 6.0.G.1.b, SL.1.b, SL.4, RI.10, W.3

What is a hero? A hero is a special helper. This person is liked and admired for courageous and great things. A hero can help one person or many people! A male is called a hero. A female is called a heroine.

Famous African American Heroes How have African Americans been heroes for people in their communities?

Today we will learn about African American Explorers and Leaders What is an explorer? An explorer looks for new information. What is a leader? A leader is someone who has a vision and guides and directs others to follow them. What kinds of things can an explorer look for? (Turn and Talk) What are some things an explorer can find?

Explorers …

How was Mae C. Jemison a heroine for women explorers? Turn and Talk Born (1956 - present) She became the first African American female astronaut to go into orbit As a NASA Astronaut, she was aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_C._Jemison

How was Matthew A. Henson a hero for explorers? Turn and Talk Born (1866 - 1955) in Maryland He was the first African American explorer to travel to the North Pole He traveled with Robert Peary on adventures around the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Henson

Leaders …

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a hero? Turn and Talk Born (1929-1968) in Atlanta, Georgia He was a minister and civil rights leader who dreamed of a world where all people could be treated equally and fairly regardless of the color of their skin He was awarded a noble peace prize for his nonviolent protests against black and white segregation He gave his 1963 speech “I Have a Dream” in Washington, DC American Heroes: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.[14:43] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

President Barack H. Obama Born (1961- present) in Honolulu, Hawaii He is the first African American President of the United States of America Before being elected as the president, he was a community organizer and elected senator of Illinois He has worked hard to create many programs to help healthcare, and early education How is president Barack H. Obama a hero? Turn and Talk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama

Compare Two Leaders or Explorers How are these helpers the same and different? Turn and talk

Who is a leader at your school? Turn and talk Who are we?

How can you be a leader for others? Turn and Talk Draw a picture to show yourself being a leader.