Heroes in the Community – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (Second Term)

Who is a Hero?

• A hero is a brave person
• A hero does good things for people
• A hero helps the community
• Heroes are people we admire

Examples of Heroes in the Community

1. Doctors – They save lives and treat sick people

1. Firefighters – They put out fires and save people

1. Police Officers – They protect us from bad people

1. Teachers – They teach children to read and write

1. Soldiers – They protect our country

1. Community Leaders – They help make the community better

Background and Achievements

• Doctors go to school for many years to learn
• Firefighters are very brave and strong
• Police officers train to catch bad people
• Teachers study to know how to teach well
• Heroes work hard to help others

Why Heroes are Important

• They make our community safe
• They help people in need
• They inspire us to be good
• We learn from them
• They make life better for everyone

Multiple choice exercise 

1. A hero is a _____ person. 

1. a) lazy
2. b) brave
3. c) bad

1. Who saves lives in the hospital? 

1. a) Doctors
2. b) Cooks
3. c) Drivers

1. Who puts out fires? 

1. a) Teachers
2. b) Firefighters
3. c) Pupils

1. Police officers _____ us. 

1. a) protect
2. b) fight
3. c) ignore

1. Heroes help the _____. 

1. a) community
2. b) nobody
3. c) animals only

HOMEWORK 

1. Draw a picture of a hero.
2. Write the name of one hero in your community.
3. Ask your parents: Who is your hero?
4. Tell how a doctor helps people.