Superheroes
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Title:
| Superheroes |
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Description:
| These sites are about famous comic book superheroes and their special powers. Includes Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and more. There are videos, games, and student descriptions of their own imaginary superheroes. There is also a link to eThemes resources on "The Incredibles". |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Warner Brothers: Batman
Use the "Heroes" link on the left to learn more about the characters in the Batman series. There are links to video clips and games. NOTE: There is a link to an unmoderated message board and includes ads.
Warner Brothers: Superman
Use the "Heroes" link on the left to learn more about the characters in the Superman series. There are links to video clips and games. NOTE: There is a link to an unmoderated message board.
America Reads Challenge: Spider-Man in Amazing Adventures
This government site offers reading and word puzzle activities featuring Spider-man. You can download the pdf or open each page individually using the graphic links.
Time for Kids: Powerpuff Girls
This online newsmagazine for kids features an interview with the Powerpuff Girls. Find out their special powers and their most prized possessions.
Time for Kids: Static Shock
Read about Static Shock, the first African American teenage superhero featured in a cartoon. A link at the bottom goes to Static Shock's homepage.
Time for Kids: Superman Meets Batman
This is a short story about a possible movie featuring Superman and Batman both arguing for their way of battling crime. Students can fill out a form with their opinions of this idea. NOTE: This site includes ads.
DC Comics
Click on "Comics" to learn more about a particular comic book superhero and his/her special powers. "Graphic Novels" shows the covers of many comic books. NOTE: Site includes a link to unmoderated message boards and ads.
Villian Adjectives
This is a list of adjectives that can be used to describe the villians that battle with superheroes.
Hero Adjectives
This is a list of adjectives that can be used to describe superheroes.
Super Hero Party
This site offers game ideas related to superheroes. NOTE: This site includes ads.
BBC: The Science of Superheroes
Learn more about Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Daredevil, Superman, the Incredible Hulk, and the X-Men. Includes their special powers and weaknesses, plus the science behind these powers. There is also a link to a game.
The Museum of Black Superheroes
This site compiles information about black superheroes. Includes articles, discussions, exhibits and images featuring superheroes of color.
Lesson Plan: Technological Twins: Using Technology to Mimic Nature
In this lesson plan, students create their superheroes by mimicking and comparing to nature. NOTE: This site includes ads.
ReadWriteThink: My Favorite Superheroes
Use a printable pdf worksheet to list students' favorite superheroes and the superheroes' character traits.
Guiding Questions for Exploring Superheroes
A one-page pdf is guiding questions for exploring superheroes.
eThemes Resource: The Incredibles
These sites are about the movie "The Incredibles". Find out how movie was made, character development, and inspiration behind the movie. Includes lesson plans that use The Incredibles as a theme to teach about poverty, injustices, superheroes, and character analysis. There are also links to eThemes Resources on Superheroes, Heroes and Celebrities, and Team Building Activities for Elementary Students.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
6, 3
AR Standards:
R.10.7.7
IL Standards:
1.C.2e, 1.C.3e
ME Standards:
B.10, B.8
MO Standards:
1.2, 2.1, 4.3, 1, 2, 4, 5, R.1.I.1.1, R.2.A.1.2, R.1.I.1.1, R.1.I.1.1
NV Standards:
3.4.7, 4.5.1
OH Standards:
R.5.F.6, R.5.F.6
UT Standards:
7.3.b, 1.5.3.a, 3.9.3.b, 1.5.3.a, 3.9.3.b
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