Major themes or topics: Overcoming, culture, hero, quest, heroism, story devices, social impact, change, social justice, human rights, equality, qualities or traits, obstacles, background

Key content: Students explore how athletes, politicians, and celebrities have created change in the presence of challenge to better understand the qualities or traits that help individuals overcome obstacles.

Focus questions: What are the qualities of a hero? Why might challenges and obstacles be opportunities for individuals to make a difference? How have African Americans in history been heroes for their community?

DCPS alignment: Grade 4 ELA, Unit 5 - Heroic Adventures, Grade 4 World Language, Unit 4 - Heroes Around Us