Maureen Tumenas
A list of sites for students to learn more about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr, as well as a list of sites with lesson plans K-12
During the 1950s and ‘60s, African-Americans campaigned for an end to racial discrimination through a series of non-violent protests and marches. The Civil Rights Movement culminated with the passage of federal laws banning discrimination in voting, employment, housing and other sectors of American society.
Nobelprize.org, The Official Web Site of the Nobel Prize
One of the most requested programs in FRONTLINE's history - the story of a teacher's daring lesson in discrimination.
Martin Luther King, Jr. preached non-violent means for achieving racial and citizen equality. This leson plan outlines and explains his philosophy, reasoning, and methods.
I Have a Dream Speech summary & activities: students can analyze vocabulary, themes, historical context & rhetorical devices used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Reading Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr? Letter from a Birmingham Jail lesson plans include Transcendentalism student activities.
PBS LearningMedia Lesson Plan for English Language Arts and Literacy, Social Studies for 3-7,13+
PBS Learning Media Home Page
Help future generations understand King’s life and his significance in the global struggle for peace, justice, and reconciliation.
Help students in all grade levels put in perspective the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., his impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance to American culture and history.
Martin Luther King Jr.: More than 20 lessons for PreK-12.
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This animated social studies resource page with lesson plans and teaching tips, for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students introduces Martin Luther King, Jr., an African American civil rights activist.
Teachers guide students to carefully view images from the Civil Rights Movement and write captions that accurately describe the images and/or their probable purposes.
Inspired by the book Martin�s Big Words, students explore information on Dr. King to think about his "big" words, then they write about their own "big" words and dreams.
Nikki Giovanni�s poem �The Funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr.� is paired with Dr. King�s �I Have a Dream� speech, taking students on a quest through time to the Civil Rights movement.
Teach students about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his nonviolent fight for civil rights in the United States with these resources.
Curriculum-focused service lessons for grades 3–5 and 6–8. Teach your students about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and inspire them to “lead in deed.”
Lessons for Grades 3–5
Lessons for Grades 6–8
The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries.
In this educational animated movie about Social Studies learn about civil rights, Jim Crow Laws, segregation, racism, boycotts, speeches, Nobel Peace Prize, protests, and assassination.
