Heroes & Villains

Published on Nov 26, 2015

Thematic lesson for school. Combines science and English learning outcomes. Inquiry Hub

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HEROES & VILLAINS

INQUIRY HUB FEB 2015

DEFINITIONS

  • List characteristics of a hero
  • List characteristics of a villain

2 AXES

  • Discuss with your group where to place the following:
  • Actual people
  • Comic book characters
  • Other fictional characters
Actual
Rosa Parks
Adolf Hitler
Napoleon Bonaparte
Julian Assange
Sydney Crosby

Comics
The Joker
Batman
Superman
Lex Luther
Black Widow
Jean Grey

Other fictional
Dracula
Katniss Everdeen
Bilbo Baggins
Shylock

GENERATE YOUR OWN EXAMPLES

  • Questionable examples?
  • What are the definitions of hero and villain?
  • What is an anti-hero?
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TEST THE DEFINITIONS

  • Terry Fox
  • Magneto
  • Tris Prior
  • Che Guevara
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ACTIVITY: BUSINESS CARD

  • Represent a hero/villain
  • Pair up and interview each other
  • Text and/or graphics
  • 7 word limit without using hero/villain/etc.
  • Communicate hero/villain

CAPSTONE PROJECT

  • Comic book or graphic novel
  • Scientific accuracy
  • At least 1 hero/villain
  • Does NOT need to be complete
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HERO/VILLAIN

  • Origin/Abilities
  • Sc9: biology, alien, technology
  • Sc10: radiation, biology
  • Ph11: real physicist
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CONFLICT

  • Sc9: from outer space
  • Sc10: ecological/natural diaster, climate change
  • Ph11: nuclear energy, time travel
  • Emphasize science
  • End with "To be continued..."
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