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About the Program
Q: What’s the Heroes of Character program?
A: The Heroes of Character program is a Character Education program for young people, teachers and families. The program uses four animated interactive exhibits and a website filled with fun and engaging character education lessons and activities to do at school, at home and in the community.
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Q: Who are the heroes?
A: The heroes young people will meet are real, historic and current day people, like Martin Luther King, Jr., Benjamin Franklin, and Gail Gibson, the nurse who saved babies’ lives during Hurricane Katrina. Their life achievements show us that by committing to positive values, like courage, dedication and caring, we can all be a hero and do great things.
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Q: Who created the Heroes of Character program?
A: The Heroes of Character program was created by the National Liberty Museum in collaboration with an interactive multi-media design firm and leading researchers, practitioners and evaluators in the field of Character Education.
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Q: What’s the National Liberty Museum?
A: The Museum is a non-profit education center located in historic Philadelphia that is dedicated to preserving freedom and democracy by fostering good character and understanding for all people.
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Q: Who sponsored the Heroes of Character program?
A: The Heroes of Character program was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
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Q: What age range is the program geared toward?
A: Middle school, although young people of all ages can participate, and the activities on the website are for kids, families and classrooms of all ages, from 1-100.
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About the Exhibits
Q: What are the 4 interactive exhibits?
A: They are fun, animated experiences for young people to learn about core values and practice ethical decision-making. In three of the four exhibits, their character has to make the most virtuous choice in different real-life situations, navigate a jungle using positive values as guideposts, and figure out the wisest way to use their time, talents and resources. In the fourth exhibit, young people interact with historic Heroes of Character in a ‘photo booth’ and get their picture taken with a Hero they are most like.
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Q: Where are the exhibits?
A: The exhibits are at the National Liberty Museum, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Q: Is there a cost to visit the Heroes of Character exhibits?
A: The Museum itself charges a small admission fee. Any visitor to the National Liberty Museum can participate in the Heroes of Character exhibition at no additional charge.
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About the Website
Q: If I can’t visit the National Liberty Museum, can I participate in the Heroes of Character program?
A: Absolutely! The Heroes of Character website has been designed as an independent experience and Character Education program for young people, teachers, families and communities. Whether you live in Terra Haute or Timbuktu, there are all kinds of interactive activities, resources, and continually updated features on the website.
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Q: Do I have to pay anything to participate in the website?
A: The website and all of its offerings are free of charge. All we ask is that you contribute to our online community by registering and sharing your own ideas and feedback on our Blog.
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Q: Is the website just for kids?
A: No. Youth Corner is for young people, but the site also has sections for educators, families and people of any age to do activities and get all kinds of resources.
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Q: Is the Heroes of Character website the same as the exhibits?
A: The website is a completely different experience. You’ll find a version of the four exhibits, but there is so much more on the website for young people, families, teachers and everyone to do. You’ll want to keep coming back to get new features and to Blog with other visitors from around the world.
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Q: What Blogs are on the Heroes of Character website?
A: There are two Blogs. One is just for educators to get and comment on all of the educational resources and lesson plans. The other Blog is for everyone: There’s a special place on the Blog for kids, and places to go for families and community members, too.
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For Educators
Q: I’m a teacher. How do I access the educational materials on the website?
A: When you register you have full access to all of the downloadable lesson plans, activities and resources for all age levels.
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Q: What is Character Education?
A: Find out about Character Education here.
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Q: How can I bring my class to the National Liberty Museum and experience the Heroes of Character exhibits.
A: We’d be happy to talk with you about our themed tours and programs for schools.
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Q: Do I have to visit the Museum to do the Heroes of Character program with my students?
A: No. The Heroes of Character program offers a wide range of lesson plans, teaching resources and extension activities that you can incorporate into your curriculum at any grade level.
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For Parents
Q: I’m a parent. What is my child doing on this site?
A: Your child is participating in a Character Education program with a wide range of fun activities, games and lessons where you can get involved and do great projects together.
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Q: What is Character Education?
A: Find out about Character Education here.
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Q: Why should my child register on the My Hero of Character page?
A: To enable him/her to keep track of completed activities and lessons, earn “Character Badges” when they complete quizzes and projects, find out about new features, and talk on the Blog.
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Q: Does my child give any personal information when s/he registers?
A: The Heroes of Character website complies fully with COPPA privacy legislation. Under COPPA regulations, your child must provide his/her birth date; any child under the age of 13 is required to have parental permission before participating the website. Your child will also provide his/her email to register and use the site. Your child’s email and date of birth will never be shared or visible in any way on the website.
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Q: How safe is the Blog for my child?
A: The Blog complies fully with COPPA privacy regulations and is moderated by educators at the National Liberty Museum. No Blog posts will go live until approved by the Museum. Your child is not allowed to share any identifying information on the Blog, such as personal email or real name, and there are no private chat rooms. [Brian: You’ll want to revise this since you’re much more of the expert.]
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Q: How can I get involved in the Heroes of Character program with my child?
A: Find out how to get involved in the Heroes of Character program with your child here.
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For Young People:
Q: I’m a young person. How do I do all of the fun things?
A: First, register. There you can create your own Hero of Character profile, keep track of all the games and activities you’ve done, and talk on the Blog. The more things you do, the more Character Badges you’ll get. See how you compare to other kids, and get your family and school involved!
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Q: I did the Heroes of Character exhibits at the National Liberty Museum and got my own Hero-Code. Where do I sign in to retrieve my profile?
A: Go here to sign in .
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Q: What are other kids doing on the website?
A: Read about it here in the Heroes of Character blog, then share your own comments.
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