R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Listen to Arethra Franklin's RESPECT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_DZ3_obMXwU
Pass out lyrics http://www.metrolyrics.com/respect-lyrics-aretha-franklin.html
and have students create their own respect songs using the music from Aretha.
Have fun and let them dress up and perform it.

Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer

    

I love children's biographies.  They inspire and intrigue children.  While this series may be picture books the famous people are timeless and important.  Check out the author's site as well for activities.
http://bradmeltzer.com/