Teacher Resource
Heroes & Heroines by NGA
Grade Levels
Elementary, Intermediate, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Description
Students will look at works of art depicting military, religious, political, and everyday heroes and heroines and discuss their lives and the effects of their deeds. Teachers can use these lessons to introduce or examine in depth the concept of heroism through discussions of heroic actions and character.
Resource
Access this resource at: Heroes & Heroines
Content Provider
National Gallery of Art
The mission of the National Gallery of Art is to serve the United States of America in a national role by preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards.
Policies and procedures toward these goals are cumulatively set forth in the Gallery’s legislation, bylaws, trustee action, and staff guidelines. The following general definitions outline the goals of the Gallery.
