Heroes are people who exhibit great courage and are admired for their bold deeds.
Johnny Appleseed, Betsy Ross, and Paul Revere are legendary figures in American history and are remembered for their heroic acts and contributions to our country. The Virginia Standards of Learning for History and Social Sciences emphasizes the introduction of such interesting historical figures during the first year of school. This website was designed to offer instructional resources for teachers to meet this particular Standard of Learning. The linked pages for Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, and Johnny Appleseed include lesson plan ideas, background information, instructional resources, links to relevant websites, and some on-line activities for students. As an educational resource, this site and any information contained within it may be reproduced and used for instructional purposes.