What+Makes+a+Hero?

=** What Makes a Hero? **= Can You Hear Australia's Heroes Marching? is a national war memorial song and a tribute to the ANZAC spirit of mateship, courage, and sacrifice. The song is timeless and honours the memory of those who have died in the service and defence of Australia in war. The marching theme of the song is especially powerful and supports the spirit of ANZAC Day.
 * __Watch the video clip of the song before completing the Heroes Activities below.__ **

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**__Heroes__** __** Simpson & His Donkey. **__ Simpson was regarded by many of the soldiers at Gallipoli as a very brave man and a hero. He risked his life every day to bring wounded men back to safety. Working in your group, add some heroes into each box under the headings. **

**__My Hero__** Who is your hero? Add your hero to the box below. Don't forget to add your name (eg. by Mrs B)
 * = ** Heroes in History ** ||= ** Heroes in our Community ** ||= ** Sporting Heroes ** ||= **Fictional Heroes** ||
 * =  ||= test ||=   ||=   ||
 * = **My hero is...** ||

**__What is a Hero?__** Think of a hero. It could be a superhero, your own hero, or a hero that you know of. Imagine that you have been asked to write a definition for the dictionary. __Work in your group__ to write a definition of a hero in the box below.
 * What do you think makes someone a hero?
 * What makes them special?
 * What do heroes have or do that makes them different to everyone else?
 * What does being a hero mean to you?


 * **A hero is...** ||

//Adapted from Thinking Themes: ANZAC Day Ages All Primary, Cathy Cormack, Macmillian Education Australia.//