Reading Short Biographies on Heroes, Pioneers, and Innovators:
4th grade classes read some beautiful "picture biographies" which provide a glimpse into the lives, challenges and accomplishments of some of our great well known and not so known heroes, or innovators, or pioneers. They read about Joe Louis, Nikola Tesla, and Louise Smith, just to name a few, who overcame great odds to achieve high honors in their sport or discipline, effect change or create, providing a mentor for others. Working in pairs, they created a presentation on the person's challenges, accomplishments, character traits and some of their memorable words!