Identify and encourage research into notable American and Texan heroes with a triorama project.
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This printable is designed to help young learners master the following Social Studies curriculum standards:
| TEKS Grade 3 Social Studies (14) |
| Culture. The student understands the role of heroes in shaping the culture of communities, the state, and the nation. The student is expected to: |
| (A) identify and compare the heroic deeds of state and national heroes, including Hector P. Garcia and James A. Lovell, and other individuals such as Harriet Tubman, Juliette Gordon Low, Todd Beamer, Ellen Ochoa, John “Danny” Olivas, and other contemporary heroes; and |
| (B) identify and analyze the heroic deeds of individuals, including military and first responders such as the Four Chaplains. |
Discover Famous Americans in History
Through this activity, students will research one of the following famous Americans and create a 3D triorama and informational writing about:
- Hector P. Garcia – Founder of the American GI Forum
- James A. Lovell – Astronaut on Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 missions
- Harriet Tubman – Renowned abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor
- Juliette Gordon Lowe – Founder of the Girl Scouts of America
- Todd Beamer – 9/11 Hero killed on Flight 93.
- Ellen Ochoa – Female astronaut who became the director of the Johnson Space Center
- John Olivas – Astronaut with two missions to the space station
- Four Chaplains – Group who saved many lives when the US Dorcester sank.
Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding
A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your Social Studies and Science lessons.
If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts:
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- Invite students to use a visual reminder of these people’s characteristics and character traits with printable books and anchor charts.
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Beth Hindi, a teacher in Texas and Teach Starter Collaborator, created this resource.
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