Helen Keller

Students will be able to describe several of the obstacles overcome by Helen Keller; will be able to identify adversity in their own lives and think about their views of dealing with it and/or ways of overcoming it; will demonstrate an ability to work with others to overcome adversity and attain goals; will demonstrate an awareness and willingness to work to improve something in the world around them; will write and give speeches on issues in the world today, giving reasons the issue needs support and ideas for solutions.