Using the Hero Links that are provided on this website, find the name of the hero who fits this description: an American female astronaut.

Write 1 paragraph describing some of her accomplishments.

Browse through the Hero Links that are provided on this website. Try to find your own definition of what a hero is.

Write down your definition of what a hero is. Next, with a partner, compare your 2 definitions. Try to choose the one that you like best. If you can't decide, then create a new definition together. Be prepared to briefly explain to the class why you chose the definition that you chose.

Browse through the Hero Links that are provided on this website. Write a non-rhyming poem about a hero of your choice that shows why he or she is a hero. You may choose: a real life hero, an imaginary hero, or a hero that you create yourself.

All poems must be between 20 and 40 lines long.

Browse through the Hero Links that are provided on this website. Choose any hero, real or imaginary.

Write a 1 page biography about the hero whom you choose.

Browse through the Hero Links that are provided on this website. Choose any hero, real or imaginary.

Compare and contrast the hero you choose with the hero from a novel that you have read. What makes them both heroes? How are they similar to each other? How are they different from each other? 1-2 pages.