NHD Worksheet #1: Unpacking the theme, “Leadership and Legacy

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NHD Worksheet #1:
Unpacking the theme, “Leadership and Legacy in History.”
Seventh Grade Social Studies, Ms. Krawetz
-Due: Wed. Sept. 3
DIRECTIONS:
Part I: Unpacking the NHD 2015 theme, “Leadership and Legacy in History.”
Answer TWO of the questions below, in 5-6 sentences. Begin each answer with a topic sentence and
end your paragraph with a concluding sentence. Mark “x” by two questions you’re answering.
1) How and when does leadership emerge? ___
2) What types of risks do leaders take? ___
3) How do leaders articulate their vision and motivate their followers? ___
4) Does every leader leave behind a legacy behind? Y or N? Take a position and defend it. ___
I am answering question #___
I am answering question #___
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Part II: Interview
Interview someone on leadership and legacy: Choose a parent, grandparent, older brother/sister,
aunt/uncle, teacher or friend on the topic, “Leadership and Legacy in History.”
Name of Interviewee_____________________
1) List 5 or more adjectives that describe good leaders:
2) How and when does leadership emerge?
3) How do leaders articulate their vision and motivate their followers?
4) Does every leader leave behind a legacy behind? Y or N? Why or why not.
5) List five individuals or groups in history, past or present, that you think were exceptional
leaders. What long lasting legacy did they leave behind?
Leader or Group
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Legacy left behind