This a multidisciplinary unit for grades 1-4 that focuses on heroes.  It will help students recognize contributions men and women have made to society and how they affect us today.  The unit includes a variety of activities that integrate technology, social studies, literature, mathematics, science, writing and development guidance.   Students will analyze cause and effect in our world by learning about the struggles and accomplishments of these heroes, whose achievements have affected our past, present and future.