Curriculum & Outcomes — Superheroes of Behaviours

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21HEROES

107ACTIVITIES

60STORIES

56DISCUSSIONS

53REFLECTIONS

17ASSESSMENTS

293TEACHING ITEMS

These figures are counted directly from the content, not rounded up. Expand any hero below to read its activity titles before you buy.

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Mapped to the Health and Physical Education learning area of the Australian Curriculum v9 — the Personal, Social and Community Health strand. Codes follow the v9 band structure: AC9HP8… for Years 7–8 and AC9HP10… for Years 9–10.

Stage 4 · Yr 7–8 11 heroes · 58 activities

Hero	Focus	ACARA v9 (HPE)	Activities
The Boundaries Guardian	Healthy Boundaries	`AC9HP8P04` `AC9HP8P06`Respectful relationships — the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion	4 activities Saying No With Respect My Boundaries Map Fair Share Agreement The Kind No
The Communication Captain	Communication	`AC9HP8P04` `AC9HP8P04`Respectful relationships — the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion	7 activities Active Listening Practice The Clarity Challenge Conflict Role-Play Rewrite the Blame Time and Place The Three-Part Repair Say It to the Room
The Confidence Crusader	Confidence	`AC9HP8P01` `AC9HP8P06`Identities and change — analyse how values and beliefs shape identity	4 activities Gradual Exposure Challenge Small Wins Journal Courage Ladder Fact or Verdict
The Empathy Enchanter	Empathy & Understanding	`AC9HP8P04` `AC9HP8P04`Respectful relationships — the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion	5 activities In Their Shoes Empathy Ripple Map Behind the Behaviour Safe Silence Stop the Ripple
The Gratitude Guardian	Gratitude	`AC9HP8P01` `AC9HP8P04`Identities and change — analyse how values and beliefs shape identity	6 activities Three Good Things Gratitude Letter Thank-You Chain Gratitude Shout-Out Wall Count Backwards Say It While They're Here
The Mindfulness Master	Mindfulness	`AC9HP8P06` `AC9HP8P01`Emotional responses — analyse factors that influence emotions and develop strategies to manage them	6 activities Five-Breath Reset Grounding the Senses Exam Reset One Question at a Time Sixty-Second Landing Name the Weather
The Patience Paladin	Patience	`AC9HP8P06` `AC9HP8P04`Emotional responses — analyse factors that influence emotions and develop strategies to manage them	6 activities Grow Something Slow Delayed Reward Small Reps Log Spot the Gain Turn-Up Tally One More Tuesday
The Positivity Pioneer	Positivity	`AC9HP8P01` `AC9HP8P06`Identities and change — analyse how values and beliefs shape identity	6 activities Class Mural of Kindness Sunshine Log Encouragement Board Deliberate Kindness Name It, Add One Thing Rewrite the Group Chat
The Resilience Ranger	Resilience	`AC9HP8P06` `AC9HP8P08`Emotional responses — analyse factors that influence emotions and develop strategies to manage them	6 activities Break It Down Reframe the Self-Talk Turn the Setback into a Plan Reframe the Story One, One and One Map the Load
The Self-Esteem Sorcerer	Self-Esteem	`AC9HP8P01` `AC9HP8P06`Identities and change — analyse how values and beliefs shape identity	4 activities Highlight vs. Reality Proof List The Swap Who's Still Laughing
The Stress-Relief Sentinel	Stress Relief	`AC9HP8P06` `AC9HP8P01`Emotional responses — analyse factors that influence emotions and develop strategies to manage them	4 activities Longer Exhale One Point of Focus Load Audit Choose the Drop

Stage 5 · Yr 9–10 10 heroes · 49 activities

Hero	Focus	ACARA v9 (HPE)	Activities
The Critical Thinker	Critical Thinking	`AC9HP10P08` `AC9HP10P01`Health, safety and wellbeing — protective behaviours, decision-making and help-seeking	5 activities The Curiosity Challenge Fake News Detective Spot the Red Flags The Four Questions Flip the Claim
The Empowerment Mentor	Self-worth & Confidence	`AC9HP10P01` `AC9HP10P04`Identities and change — analyse how values and beliefs shape identity	6 activities Vision Board Goal Setting More Than One Number Bench to Belief The One-Sentence Ask Comfortable or Growing
The Harmony Catalyst	Unity & Positivity	`AC9HP10P04` `AC9HP10P04`Respectful relationships — the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion	6 activities Class Canvas Sincere Compliments Common Ground Shared Goal Challenge Line and Door Scripts The Quiet Exclusions
The Perspective Powerman	Perspective	`AC9HP10P04` `AC9HP10P08`Respectful relationships — the roles of respect, empathy, power and coercion	6 activities The Other Side Pause and Ask Through Their Eyes Ask, Don't Assume Three Chairs Ask Before You Publish
The Reality Referee	Media Literacy	`AC9HP10P08` `AC9HP10P04`Health, safety and wellbeing — protective behaviours, decision-making and help-seeking	6 activities Source Check Challenge Spot the Fake Spot the Red Flags Check the Link Check the Edges Cut It Yourself
The Reasoning Ruler	Logic & Choices	`AC9HP10P08` `AC9HP10P06`Health, safety and wellbeing — protective behaviours, decision-making and help-seeking	6 activities Pros and Cons Grid Spot the Real Reason Wants vs Goals Check the Claim Sort Your Becauses Ask for the Number
The Sanity Guardian	Coping Skills	`AC9HP10P06` `AC9HP10P01`Emotional responses — analyse factors that influence emotions and develop strategies to manage them	6 activities Box Breathing Practice Untangle the Worry Break the Mountain Down Calm-Down Toolkit Two Columns The Worry Window
The Serenity Seeker	Inner Peace	`AC9HP10P06` `AC9HP10P01`Emotional responses — analyse factors that influence emotions and develop strategies to manage them	4 activities Anchor Breath Ten-Minute Ritual Doorway Pause Write the Sentence
The Shadow Critic		`AC9HP10P01` `AC9HP10P06`Identities and change — analyse how values and beliefs shape identity	0 activities
The Wisdom Warden	Wisdom	`AC9HP10P08` `AC9HP10P04`Health, safety and wellbeing — protective behaviours, decision-making and help-seeking	4 activities Judge the Post Knowledge vs. Wisdom The Three Questions Neither Telling Nor Nothing

How to read this. Each hero is matched to the content descriptions its story, activities and reflections most directly serve. Heroes are usable across all of Years 7–10 — the band shown is where each lands most naturally by developmental fit. NSW teachers: this content also supports Stage 4 and Stage 5 PDHPE outcomes in self-management, interpersonal skills and help-seeking. Always check the mapping against your own school's scope and sequence.

Mapped to the CASEL 5 social-emotional learning competencies used across US districts, and to the ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success used by school counsellors and wellbeing teams. All five CASEL competencies are covered as a primary focus.

Grades 6–8 11 heroes · 58 activities

Hero	Focus	CASEL 5	ASCA	Activities
The Boundaries Guardian	Healthy Boundaries	Relationship Skillsalso Self-Management	`B-SS 1 · B-SS 3 · B-SS 8`	4 activities Saying No With Respect My Boundaries Map Fair Share Agreement The Kind No
The Communication Captain	Communication	Relationship Skillsalso Social Awareness	`B-SS 1 · B-SS 3 · B-SS 8`	7 activities Active Listening Practice The Clarity Challenge Conflict Role-Play Rewrite the Blame Time and Place The Three-Part Repair Say It to the Room
The Confidence Crusader	Confidence	Self-Awarenessalso Self-Management	`M 1 · M 2 · B-SMS 10`	4 activities Gradual Exposure Challenge Small Wins Journal Courage Ladder Fact or Verdict
The Empathy Enchanter	Empathy & Understanding	Social Awarenessalso Relationship Skills	`M 3 · B-SS 2 · B-SS 4`	5 activities In Their Shoes Empathy Ripple Map Behind the Behaviour Safe Silence Stop the Ripple
The Gratitude Guardian	Gratitude	Self-Awarenessalso Social Awareness	`M 1 · M 2 · B-SMS 10`	6 activities Three Good Things Gratitude Letter Thank-You Chain Gratitude Shout-Out Wall Count Backwards Say It While They're Here
The Mindfulness Master	Mindfulness	Self-Managementalso Self-Awareness	`B-SMS 1 · B-SMS 2 · B-SMS 7`	6 activities Five-Breath Reset Grounding the Senses Exam Reset One Question at a Time Sixty-Second Landing Name the Weather
The Patience Paladin	Patience	Self-Managementalso Relationship Skills	`B-SMS 1 · B-SMS 2 · B-SMS 7`	6 activities Grow Something Slow Delayed Reward Small Reps Log Spot the Gain Turn-Up Tally One More Tuesday
The Positivity Pioneer	Positivity	Self-Awarenessalso Self-Management	`M 1 · M 2 · B-SMS 10`	6 activities Class Mural of Kindness Sunshine Log Encouragement Board Deliberate Kindness Name It, Add One Thing Rewrite the Group Chat
The Resilience Ranger	Resilience	Self-Managementalso Responsible Decision-Making	`B-SMS 1 · B-SMS 2 · B-SMS 7`	6 activities Break It Down Reframe the Self-Talk Turn the Setback into a Plan Reframe the Story One, One and One Map the Load
The Self-Esteem Sorcerer	Self-Esteem	Self-Awarenessalso Self-Management	`M 1 · M 2 · B-SMS 10`	4 activities Highlight vs. Reality Proof List The Swap Who's Still Laughing
The Stress-Relief Sentinel	Stress Relief	Self-Managementalso Self-Awareness	`B-SMS 1 · B-SMS 2 · B-SMS 7`	4 activities Longer Exhale One Point of Focus Load Audit Choose the Drop

Grades 9–10 10 heroes · 49 activities

Hero	Focus	CASEL 5	ASCA	Activities
The Critical Thinker	Critical Thinking	Responsible Decision-Makingalso Self-Awareness	`B-LS 1 · B-LS 9 · B-SMS 9`	5 activities The Curiosity Challenge Fake News Detective Spot the Red Flags The Four Questions Flip the Claim
The Empowerment Mentor	Self-worth & Confidence	Self-Awarenessalso Relationship Skills	`M 1 · M 2 · B-SMS 10`	6 activities Vision Board Goal Setting More Than One Number Bench to Belief The One-Sentence Ask Comfortable or Growing
The Harmony Catalyst	Unity & Positivity	Relationship Skillsalso Social Awareness	`B-SS 1 · B-SS 3 · B-SS 8`	6 activities Class Canvas Sincere Compliments Common Ground Shared Goal Challenge Line and Door Scripts The Quiet Exclusions
The Perspective Powerman	Perspective	Social Awarenessalso Responsible Decision-Making	`M 3 · B-SS 2 · B-SS 4`	6 activities The Other Side Pause and Ask Through Their Eyes Ask, Don't Assume Three Chairs Ask Before You Publish
The Reality Referee	Media Literacy	Responsible Decision-Makingalso Social Awareness	`B-LS 1 · B-LS 9 · B-SMS 9`	6 activities Source Check Challenge Spot the Fake Spot the Red Flags Check the Link Check the Edges Cut It Yourself
The Reasoning Ruler	Logic & Choices	Responsible Decision-Makingalso Self-Management	`B-LS 1 · B-LS 9 · B-SMS 9`	6 activities Pros and Cons Grid Spot the Real Reason Wants vs Goals Check the Claim Sort Your Becauses Ask for the Number
The Sanity Guardian	Coping Skills	Self-Managementalso Self-Awareness	`B-SMS 1 · B-SMS 2 · B-SMS 7`	6 activities Box Breathing Practice Untangle the Worry Break the Mountain Down Calm-Down Toolkit Two Columns The Worry Window
The Serenity Seeker	Inner Peace	Self-Managementalso Self-Awareness	`B-SMS 1 · B-SMS 2 · B-SMS 7`	4 activities Anchor Breath Ten-Minute Ritual Doorway Pause Write the Sentence
The Shadow Critic		Self-Awarenessalso Self-Management	`M 1 · M 2 · B-SMS 10`	0 activities
The Wisdom Warden	Wisdom	Responsible Decision-Makingalso Social Awareness	`B-LS 1 · B-LS 9 · B-SMS 9`	4 activities Judge the Post Knowledge vs. Wisdom The Three Questions Neither Telling Nor Nothing

ASCA codes used on this page

Code	Standard
`M 1`	Belief in development of whole self — mental, social/emotional and physical wellbeing
`M 2`	Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others at school
`M 3`	Positive attitude toward work and learning
`B-LS 1`	Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions
`B-LS 9`	Use time-management, organisational and study skills
`B-SMS 1`	Demonstrate ability to assume responsibility
`B-SMS 2`	Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control
`B-SMS 7`	Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem
`B-SMS 9`	Demonstrate personal safety skills
`B-SMS 10`	Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and adapt to change
`B-SS 1`	Use effective oral and written communication and listening skills
`B-SS 2`	Create positive and supportive relationships with other students
`B-SS 3`	Create relationships with adults that support success
`B-SS 4`	Demonstrate empathy
`B-SS 8`	Demonstrate advocacy skills and the ability to assert self when necessary

How to read this. CASEL and ASCA standards are quoted from the published frameworks. The hero-to-standard matches are our professional judgement about which standards this content serves — they are not an endorsement by CASEL or ASCA. Grade bands reflect developmental fit; every hero can be used across Grades 6–10.

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Each hero page carries its own story, discussion questions, activities, reflection prompt and assessment. The downloadable Teacher Toolkit repeats the mapping above in a printable form you can paste straight into a program or unit outline — Australian and United States editions are both included.

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