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Martin Luther King
Learners explore Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his "I Have A Dream" speech.
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I Have a Metaphor
Learners locate the literary devices used in Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. In this figurative language lesson plan, young scholars first distinguish between similes, metaphors, analogies, personification, etc....
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MLK: The Man and His Legacy
In this word scramble worksheet, students unscramble the 17 words that relate to Martin Luther King. Students then use the numbers for each letter to find the secret message.
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Court Documents Related to Martin Luther King, Jr., and Memphis Sanitation Workers
High schoolers read about the civil rights movement in their textbooks. They engage in a whole-class discussion of how nonviolent direct action can be a powerful tool for bringing about social, economic, or political change.
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Citizenship Skills Lesson in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students are introduced to citizenship skills. They analyze the movement of our times--animal protection. Students access the theory of the informed citizen and research those who have influenced our world.
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Continuing Gandhi's Legacy of Cross-Cultural Understanding: Central Asia and the Middle East
Students investigate the lifestyle of Gandhi by creating a Venn Diagram. In this biographical lesson, students compare the philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi while discussing their teaching methods. Students utilize the...
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My Dream of Martin Luther King
Conduct a book study of the story, My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold. Followng a read-aloud, scholars take part in philosophical discussions covering the topics of freedom, equality, race, and heroes.
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Interpersonal Nonviolence: Using MLK to Teach Conflict Resolution
Students develop conflict mediation and resolution skills by applying the nonviolence philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King. In this conflict resolution lesson, students watch a video about Dr. King and review quotes from him. Students...
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Put Your Hands in Mine: King Day
Middle schoolers examine the concepts of human and civil rights. In this philanthropy lesson, students watch The Mighty Times: The Children March. Middle schoolers discuss concepts relating to civil rights and change.
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Martin Luther King
This PowerPoint has simple slides that outline Martin Luther King's life and pivotal moments in his career. Important facts are an excellent jumping off point for further discussion, research or class project or as a review for...
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To March or Not to March?
Students read historical artifacts about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and analyze the choices made during the time. In this March on Washington lesson plan, students read Martin's Big Words and the 'Step Back in Time'...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Layered
Students identify African American and their contributions to American Society. They describe what African Americans did and explain how it positively changed our way of life. In essence, this lesson plan increases children's self-esteem...
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Mandela The Man
Ninth graders explore civil rights by reading several biographies. In this Nelson Mandela lesson, 9th graders discuss the trials and tribulations Nelson Mandela had to face in South Africa and how they were similar to the problems Martin...
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Bringing Us Together
Students explore how people work together to create a better world. In this working for the common good lesson, students recognize how we are all connected and illustrate ways they can give of themselves for the common good. They...
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MLK Eggs
Young scholars examine brown and white eggs to represent how people are all the same on the inside. In this character education instructional activity, students view two kinds of eggs and examine them closely to determine if one egg is...
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Civil Rights after MLK and RFK
Students are assigned to groups representing minority populations who produce a research project in a digital format from the list. A few of the choices are: speech, letter to the editor, editorial cartoon, etc.
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Beyond Birmingham, Summer 1963
The assassination of Medgar Evers. The integration of the University of Alabama. The March on Washington. The "I Have a Dream" speech. Created by the Alabama History Education Initiative, this resource examines how the events that...
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Martin Luther King Internet Photo Timeline
Students create a photographic timeline of the events in the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Working in small groups, they use internet research to find photos documenting the major events of his life. Their photos are printed and glued...
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The Kennedy Administration and the Civil Rights Movement
Students evaluate the Kennedy Administration's involvement in the civil rights movement. In this Civil rights lesson, students read and take notes from speeches connected to the historic March on Washington from the National Archives in...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Who Is He?
Pupils describe MLk's leadership of the desegregation movement. Students discuss the meaning of non-violent revolution. Pupils identify the difference between their lives and those ofcitizens in 1963. Students write a short essay about...
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Anti-Vietnam War Movement Lesson
Students examine reasons why many Americans opposed the Vietnam War. In this world history lesson, students view a Powerpoint of anti-war images and a timeline of events that led to the war. Students examine speeches made by John Kerry...
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Ahimsa and Making Nonviolent Choices with Gandhi and King
Students investigate nonviolent lifestyles by researching the biographies of Martin Luther King Jr and Gandhi. In this peace instructional activity, students define the term Ahimsa and describe Gandhi's lifestyle. Students identify the...
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Martin Luther King and Writing as a Tool for Social Change
Middle schoolers explore writing as an agent for social change. In this Social Studies lesson, students examine the power of writing using Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Middle schoolers will practice the technique of...
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Equality
Students examine equality. In this equality lesson plan, students experience unfairness and inequality through teacher showing favoritism in words and actions. Students read Martin's Big Words and discuss fairness and equality.
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