What does it take to be a superhero?
| People | Place | Problem | Possibilities |
| Perseus | Ancient Greece | Cast to sea in a chest
Medusa |
Features of the hero’s journey narrative – helpers/objects |
| Greek women | Ancient Greece | Confined to the home | Some were defiant and established themselves as doctors, philosopers or mathematicians |
| Ourselves | Here and now | Role models, aspects of social media | Critical thinking, personal values |
Synopsis
What makes a great role model?
The Ancient Greek myth of Perseus is thought to be the first myth to follow the hero’s journey narrative which endures today in films and books with depictions of real and imagined superheroes. The children will learn about the beliefs of the Ancient Greeks and how they saw their gods as humans with superpowers. They thought of their gods in this way to try and understand why bad things happen.
In an age where children are bombarded with role models via different media, we look the characters of different people from local and national heroes to heroes in stories through a study Ancient Greek myths. They will look at themselves and what makes them unique, uncovering or developing their own personal ‘genius’. Children will learn about famous individuals, their inventions and accomplishments and learn that humans are fallible (Achilles heel) but, through self-awareness we can ensure that our words and actions leave a positive imprint on the world.
Knowledge Organiser
Knowledge Organiser_What does it take to be a superhero (2)Trips out/Visitors In
Doctors | Nurses | Vets | Police | Fire Service | RSPCA |
Learning Exhibition
Parents will be invited to see their child ‘graduate’ from St. Ebbe’s Superhero School and have the opportunity to listen to children talk about what they have learned.