This collection of online resources about heroes is mostly Canadian.

My Hero.com  : Directory of Heroes

<http://www.myhero.com/New_Directory/directory_table.asp>

Searchable and browsable database of heroes.

Path of Heroes (Bilingual)

<http://www.pch.gc.ca/poh-sdh-2000/english/>

A multimedia experience with a selection of video, audio, pdf files and

text devoted to an assortment of special Canadians.

Canadian Heroes of the 20th Century - Lesson Plans

<http://collections.ic.gc.ca/history_units/t_of_cont.htm>

<http://collections.ic.gc.ca/history_units/Chris-heroes/her_01.htm>

One of 5 senior level Social Studies units.

Famous Canadians: CLN

<http://www.cln.org/themes/famous.html>

Good list of links

Superheroes of the North: Canadian Superheroes ( Bilingual)

<http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/superheros/t3-300-e.html>

National Library of Canada site features "the nine most significant

costumed heroes to personify the Canadian spirit, Nelvana of the

Northern Lights, Johnny Canuck, Canada Jack, the Northern Light, Captain

Canuck, Northguard, Capitaine Kébec, and two different Captain

Canadas."  The site has background information on their creators as

well.

Heroes of Yore and Lore (Bilingual)

<http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/6/h6-209-e.html>

Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction

CBC 4 Kids Canadian Heroes: Timeline

<http://cbc4kids.ca/general/time/history-challenge/winner2/timeline.html>

US News; Heroes Special Issue

<http://www.usnews.com/usnews/doubleissue/heroes/heroes.htm>

Survey : Qualities of heroes as reported in US News survey

<http://www.usnews.com/usnews/doubleissue/heroes/survey.htm>

Survey : List of heroes as per U.S.A. survey responses sorted by region,

gender, race and age

<http://www.usnews.com/usnews/doubleissue/heroes/survey3.htm>

Heroes: Goal Setting for Success Activities

<http://www.cbc.ca/everest2000/education/activities/theme1heroes.html>

Teacher's guide.  " Students will expand their definition of hero,

recognize heroes in their community and neighborhood, and recognize

their own heroic qualities. The objective is to motivate students to set

goals and work towards them with drive and perseverance."

Heroes: Lesson Plans

<http://www.steponline.com/everest/Everest_lesson_2.pdf>

Inspired by a mountain climb by Ben Webster, this set of lessons

explores heroism in general and Ben's strategies in particular. PDF

format.

NY Times Sports Heroes and Legends

<http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/explorer/sports/_tourlaunch1.htm>