superheroes as 7 core democratic principles
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Superheroes can be used to represent core democratic principles, including Truth, Justice, Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and others. Using Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and teams of superheroes, students can explore the ideas and ideals these heroes represent.TRANSCRIPT
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The Common Good: Seeking and
promoting what’s best for everyone, not just one individual.
Principle 1
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Common Good
Example: Spider-Man
“With great power comes great responsibility…”
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Truth: Being completely and actively
honest.
Principle 2
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TruthExample: Wonder Woman
Her lasso forces people to tell the truth.
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Justice: All people should be treated fairly
Principle 3
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JusticeExample: Batman
He became Batman after his parents were killed; he doesn’t want that to happen to anyone else.
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Patriotism: A feeling of love, pride,
and devotion to the country.
Principle 4
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Patriotism Example: Captain America
Became a hero to serve his country; his costume represents the United States.
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Equal Opportunity: Legal,
political, social, and economic equality of opportunity.
Principle 5
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Equal OpportunityExample: Justice League…everyone has the chance to
work together on the team.
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Individual Rights: Each person is
born with the rights of life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness.
Principle 6
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Individual RightsExample: Fantastic Four
Each person on the team wants something different, but work together and sacrifice for each other’s happiness
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Diversity: Variety in cultural and ethnic
background is permissible, desirable, and good
Principle 7
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DiversityExample: X-Men
Although they’re rejected by most of society for being mutants, they accept and celebrate each other’s differences.
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Each of these heroes can be seen as an example of one (or more) of the Core Democratic Values. What other values do they have?
More Heroes
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Villains are frequently characters who undermine the
Core Democratic Principles.
Villains
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Besides the 7 Core Democratic Principles, there are
other values that we promote as a school and as a nation. They include:
Family Caring Responsibility Trust Respect
Other Values
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Create a superhero that represents one of the seven
Core Democratic Principles.
Include: Superhero Name Which Core Democratic Principle your hero represents What superpowers your hero has Full-color picture of your superhero
Due Tomorrow at End of Class.
Your Assignment: