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Commemorate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his nonviolent struggle for civil rights with these lesson plans and multimedia resources.
- Grades:PreK–K, Grades 1–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, Grades 9–12
Explore the legacy of one of the greatest American icons, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these teaching resources. You'll find biographies, memorable quotes, and plays detailing the struggle for civil rights, as well as printables and multimedia resources about Dr. King.
Whiteboard Resources
- SMART Board Compatible Lesson About Dr. King's Contributions
- Video and Transcription of the "I Have a Dream" Speech
- Video Clip of Maya Angelou Speaking About Dr. King's Legacy
- Slideshow and Quiz from Scholastic News About Dr. King's life
Book Lists
- Book List: Grades PreK-3
- Book List: Grades 3-8
- Book List: Grades PreK-8
- Book List: Civil Rights Books for Grades PreK-3
Language Arts and Social Studies
- "I Have a Dream" Language Arts Activity (Grades PreK-2)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Vocabulary Activities (Grade 5)
- Mini-Book Activity About Dr. King's Dream (Grades K-3) (PDF)
- Persuasive Writing: Martin Luther King's Speeches (PDF)
The following resources also include retrospective lessons and articles to guide your students while examining the state of his legacy and dream today.
Articles
How Do You Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
I Have a Dream
Students learn about the civil rights movement and the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. by dramatizing an episode from his childhood, and imagining how it might have started him on his lifelong crusade to end racism.
About Martin Luther King, Jr.
This brief biography of slain civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize honoree, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. also contains suggestions for discussion topics and writing prompts.
The Life and Words of Martin Luther King Jr.
Scenes from the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Struggle for Equality: Quotes From Martin Luther King, Jr.
Read inspirational quotations from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the problems, the solutions, and the future of race matters.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Interactive Timeline
An American Hero: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kindergarten teacher Andrea J. Spillett explains how she introduces her students to the contributions of Dr. King. Kids think about and share how to make the world a better place.
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- Subjects:Civil Rights Movement, African and African American, Historic Figures, Martin Luther King Day
