Lesson Plan
Article Archive: Martin Luther King Jr. and African American History
Dozens of articles on the civil rights movement
- Grades: 3–5, 6–8
Scholastic News
Martin Luther King Jr. The Legacy of a Leader
Martin Luther King Articles
The Life and Words of Martin Luther King Jr., part 1
The Life and Words of Martin Luther King Jr., part 2
Bibliography for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr.: Nonviolence on the Move (a play)
Struggle for Equality: Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.
African-American History Articles
Civil Rights
Equal Rights: Are We There Yet?
A Long Road to Freedom (a play)
On Gaining Civil Rights: Voices from the '60s
Segregation Cities: Chicago in the '60s
Heroes and Accomplishments
Black Beauty: Millionaire C.J. Walker
Jackie and Rachel Robinson Timeline
Glory Days: Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.
Harriet Tubman: On the Road to Freedom
Harlem Renaissance: After Midnight
Interview with Congressman John Lewis
The Other Pioneers: African Americans on the Frontier
Photographer James Van Der Zee
Black History
Back to Africa: Marcus Garvey (a play)
Emigrate to Africa? A 1920s Debate
- Subjects:Civil Rights, Curriculum Development, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Civics and Government, Civil Rights Movement, African American, Historic Figures, Tolerance and Acceptance, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Women's History Month, Teacher Tips and Strategies
- Skills:Reading Comprehension, Biographies, Online Sources, Reference Sources, Social Studies, Timelines, Vocabulary
