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- Heroes and Heroism in World Peace
Lesson Plans
- Heroes and Heroism (Ima Hero)
Provides 8 lesson plans exploring heroism. 8-01
Lists
- Terry Hatton, Captain of Rescue 1 (FrankMurphy.com)
Provides news stories about one of the bravest of all rescue workers. 12-01
Papers
- -Heroes - Fallen Firefighters (IAFF)
Provides a list of fallen firefighters from the September 11th disaster and provides information to allow sending condolences. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 10-01
- -Heroes of the New York Fire Department - Stackpole (Daily News - McPhee)
Covers the funeral of Captain Timothy Stackpole, one of the heroes of the September 11th disaster. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 9-01
- A Doctor Rushes In (Charlotte Observer)
Describes how a doctor went immediately to the scene of the explosion at the Pentagon to serve those in need, despite the grave danger. 9-01
- Brave Children of Afghanistan (BBC News - Miron)
"There was no furniture, no cupboards, no spare clothes left hanging, not even any glass in the windows - just cardboard. And no fire to keep them warm at night." "Nasim earns about 30,000 Afghanis a day - about $1 - cleaning shoes. With that he buys the basics for his family, mostly just bread and sugar." Like many other children in Afghanistan, Nasim is literally the family breadwinner.
"I asked him how he felt about his situation. 'I am happy and not happy,' he told me. 'Happy because I work, but not happy because I cannot earn enough to bring my family everything they need.' " 7-02
- Cairo, Alberto (Ciriello)
Provides a short statement on a famous doctor, helping severely injured persons in Afghanistan. 12-01
- Clark, Ron - The 2000 Outstanding Teacher of the Year (Oprah.com - Winfrey)
Provides an interview with Ron Clark, a hero recognized by the Disney 2000 Outstanding Teacher of the Year and Oprah Magazine's first "Phenomenal Man." 1-02
- Fighting Hunger Globally - World Food Prize Laureates (WorldFoodPrize.org)
Laureates are "those who have made significant and measurable contributions to improving the world's food supply." "The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing -- without regard to race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs -- the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world." 8-02
- Flight 93 Families (Todd Beamer Foundation)
Provides support for families of United Airlines Flight 93, the flight that overcame the terrorists and prevented a much larger disaster. Todd Beamer was one of the heroes who stopped the terrorists at the expense of his own life. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Tom Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
- Flight 93 Heroes (MSNBC Dateline)
Provides some background on one of the people believed to have given their lives to stop terrorists from hurting others on United Flight 93, Jeremy Glick. 11-01
- Flight 93 Heroes (USAToday - Ritter and Kenworthy)
Provides detailed information related to the passengers and staff of United Airlines Flight 93 and its last flight. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Tom Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
- Flight 93 Heroes (UnitedHeroes.com)
Provides detailed information related to the passengers and staff of United Airlines Flight 93 and its last flight. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Tom Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
- Flight 93 Heroes Honored (CNN News)
"A year after their heroic deeds aboard Flight 93, the 40 passengers and crew were honored Wednesday as courageous 'citizen soldiers' who won the first battle in the war against terrorism." 9-02
- Flight 93 and Todd Beamer (ChristianityToday.com - Taylor)
Provides background information on Todd Beamer, a hero aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Some of the passengers, including Todd, prevented terrorists aboard from getting to their target in Washington DC. The target of the terrorists was believed to be either the White House or the Capitol. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Tom Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
- Flight 93 and Todd Beamer (Flight93.org)
Provides background information on Todd Beamer, a hero aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Some of the passengers, including Todd, prevented terrorists aboard from getting to their target in Washington DC. The target of the terrorists was believed to be either the White House or the Capitol. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Tom Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
- Flight 93 and Todd Beamer (Post-Gazette - McKinnon)
Provides details of the last conversation before United Airlines Flight 93 went down in Pennsylvania due to passengers, including Todd Beamer, preventing the terrorists aboard from getting to their target in Washington DC. The target of the terrorists was believed to be either the White House or the Capitol. At least four who were involved in stopping the terrorists were Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Jeremy Glick, and Tom Burnett. Todd is known for saying "Let's roll" just before taking on the terrorists. 11-01
- Giuliani, Rudy (New York City)
Provides a biography of the former Mayor of New York City, admired by many Americans for his heroic efforts to promote calm after the September 11th attack on America. Visitors sometimes misspell as Guliani, Gulliani, Gullianni, Giulianni, Giulliani, Giullianni, or Gulianni. 12-01
- Hero - Lt. Shane Osborn (MSNBC)
Provides the story of the courageous navy pilot who saved the lives of his men when his plane was accidentally struck by a Chinese plane. 11-01
- Hero Stories (MyHero.com)
Provides stories of historical heroes and heroes in the news. 5-02
- Hero in the Red Bandanna - Welles Crowther ( Fox News)
"The man, who was carrying a woman on his back and a red bandanna in his hand, led the group to the stairwell. He gave Young a fire extinguisher, told the group to stay together and continue down the stairs. Then the young man went back upstairs to help others." 9-02
- Hero of September 11th - Jim Berger (ABC News)
Gives a brief profile of Jim Berger and his last minutes of helping others get out of harm's way. Also called 911, 9-11, or 9/11. 10-01
- Heroes - Pay Tribute to Fallen Firefighters (National Fallen Firefighters Association)
National Fallen Firefighters Association offers an online Memory Wall to pay tribute to fallen firefighters. 9-01
- Heroes During the Holocaust (Simon Wiesenthal Center)
Discusses persons who risked their lives to save Jews from persecution during World War II. 5-00
- Hijab Campaign of Support (Detroit Free Press - Capeloto)
Describes a campaign by non-Muslim women to show support for Muslim women during this difficult time. 10-01
- McCartney, Heather Mills (Landmines.org)
"Determined to lead a constructive life and remove the stigma often associated with being an amputee, Heather became a role model by learning to ski again and taking up surfing and Rollerblading, speaking publicly about her accident and recovery, visiting the disabled, embarking on a crusade to provide war-torn countries with artificial limbs, and waging an international battle against landmines." "A remarkable rags-to-riches story, A SINGLE STEP is the extraordinary true account of a woman who refused to let devastating personal tragedy keep her from realizing her dream of making a difference in the world." 12-02
- Mexican Human-Rights Activist Digna Ochoa (World Press Review - Szymanski)
"She was 'willing to take all the risks of the profession that was her only weapon: the law.' ” 11-02
- Mexican Human-Rights Activist General José Gallardo (World Press Review - Mercier)
Provides a brief background on General Gallardo and his role in fighting for human rights in Mexico. Also mentions another hero, Digna Ochoa. 11-02
- Ochoa, Digna (Amnesty International)
Explains why the Mexican rights activist is a heroine. 9-02
- Persons of the Year (Time.com - Lacayo and Ripley)
Describes the heroism of Cynthia Cooper, Coleen Rowley, and Sherron Watkins. They are sometimes called "whistleblowers" because they tried to help correct something very wrong within their own organizations by reporting the problems to their top authorities.
"They took huge professional and personal risks to blow the whistle on what went wrong at WorldCom, Enron and the FBI—and in so doing helped remind us what American courage and American values are all about."
"Very quickly it became clear that none of them are rebels in the usual sense. The truest of true believers is more like it, ever faithful to the idea that where they worked was a place that served the wider world in some important way. But sometimes it's the keepers of the flame who feel most compelled to set their imperfect temple to the torch. When headquarters didn't live up to its mission, they took it to heart." 1-03
- Ray Downey Remembered (Newsday.com - Bruchey and Rothfeld)
Provides a remembrance of one of the bravest heroes of the September 11th firefighters. 12-01
- Rescue 1 (Rescue1FDNy.com)
Provides a brief profile of the extraordinary members of Rescue 1 who passed away in the line of duty on September 11th, including Captain Terry Hatton, Lieutenant Dennis Mojica, Firefighter Joe Angelini, Firefighter Bill Henry, Firefighter Pat O'keefe, Firefighter Dave Weiss, Firefighter Gerry Nevins, Firefighter Mike Montesi, Firefighter Gary Geidel, Firefighter Ken Marino, and Firefighter Brian Sweeney. 12-01
- Shirts to Remember Heroes (Fire Department of New York)
Provides shirts, coffee mugs, and other items with official FDNY logos. "All proceeds from FDNY Fire Zone merchandise go directly to the FDNY Fire Safety Education Fund." 12-01
- Weihenmayer, Erik - Climbing Mt. Everest (SportsIllustrated-CNN - Swift)
Provides an interview with the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest. 12-01
- Weihenmayer, Erik - Climbing Mt. Everest (iCan.com - Bondi and Correll)
Provides a story on the first blind person to climb Mt. Everest. 12-01
Projects
- Write to Men and Women in the Armed Forces (OregonLive.com)
Provides a way to write to write to men and women in the armed forces and give them support. 11-01
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