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Instructional Video

The Man Who Changed America

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An informative video shares a quick history of Martin Luther King, Jr. The engaging narrator covers topics such as where and when MLK Jr. was born, what charged his passion, and good deeds he performed. 

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Concepts
martin luther king jr., holiday celebrations, Holidays, national holidays, united states holidays, segregation, i have a dream speech, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, black history month
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Visit the school library, or search online, for additional information about Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Create an MLK Jr.-themed bulletin board featuring pictures and important facts 
  • Locate, then read or play Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, I Have a Dream
Classroom Considerations
  • Martin Luther King Jr., or MLK, Day is celebrated on January 21 
  • Headphones enhance focus when learners watch the video independently 
Pros
  • Material related to the subject can be found at the bottom of the page 
  • The video displays real-life pictures of MLK Jr. and his experiences 
Cons
  • None