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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.
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Quinn Rollins 2013Quinn Rollins 2013
The Common Good: Seeking and
promoting what’s best for everyone, not just one individual.
Principle 1
Common Good
Example: Spider-Man
“With great power comes great responsibility…”
Truth: Being completely and actively
honest.
Principle 2
TruthExample: Wonder Woman
Her lasso forces people to tell the truth.
Justice: All people should be treated fairly
Principle 3
JusticeExample: Batman
He became Batman after his parents were killed; he doesn’t want that to happen to anyone else.
Patriotism: A feeling of love, pride,
and devotion to the country.
Principle 4
Patriotism Example: Captain America
Became a hero to serve his country; his costume represents the United States.
Equal Opportunity: Legal,
political, social, and economic equality of opportunity.
Principle 5
Equal OpportunityExample: Justice League…everyone has the chance to
work together on the team.
Individual Rights: Each person is
born with the rights of life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness.
Principle 6
Individual RightsExample: Fantastic Four
Each person on the team wants something different, but work together and sacrifice for each other’s happiness
Diversity: Variety in cultural and ethnic
background is permissible, desirable, and good
Principle 7
DiversityExample: X-Men
Although they’re rejected by most of society for being mutants, they accept and celebrate each other’s differences.
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
Villains are frequently characters who undermine the
Core Democratic Principles.
Villains
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
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:
