| Fireboat is the real-life story of the John J. Harvey, which was first launched in 1931. After many years of service fighting fires along the Hudson River, the boat was finally retired. In 1995, several New Yorkers bought and restored the old fireboat. This inspiring book tells how, and why, the Harvey was called into service again on September 11, 2001. |
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Activities to Honor Heroes These three activities will enable students to identify the characteristics of a hero and complete a project that reflects the person.
Appreciation Cards
Have students make Appreciation Cards for people who have jobs that impact the students' lives.
Characteristics of Heroes Write a list of character traits on the board (like bravery, intelligence, etc). Go through the character traits one at a time and discuss whether each particular trait would make a person a hero. Then have the group write down which of those traits they see in their friends and in themselves.
Compare and Contrast Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the way the owners of the John J. Harvey felt on September 10 versus September 11.
Empathy and Peace-Building Activities Use these activities with young children to help them learn about each other, communicate positive messages, and more.
Hero/Heroine Writing Activities With these lessons and activities students can use creative writing to explore the topic of heroes.
- If I Were a Hero, I Would...
Have your students write an essay called, "If I Were a Hero, I Would…" Will they care about their friends, help their parents, be kind to people, say hello to neighbors? This exercise encourages students to think of themselves as heroes and feel good about it.
September 11, 2001 Help your students understand the events of September 11, 2001, with our collection of articles, lessons, and advice.
Children's Literature on September 11 This collection of books about September 11 will help you extend your teaching of Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey to include more literature on the topic.

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