Today’s Walking Classroom podcast looks at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on the civil rights movement during the 1960s. Dr. King was a powerful and influential leader known as a believer in nonviolent protests. Many changes occurred as a result of Dr. King’s efforts, and his impact on society was felt long after his death.
Character Value: Courage
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Slide Deck
Includes a group of children presenting Martin Luther King’s famous speech.
Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. with pictures throughout his life.
Has Kid President talking about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Discover what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s early life was like with this virtual tour of his birth home from the National Park Service.
Compare Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s to other social justice leaders from the 20th century with this culminating activity from PBS Learning Media.
Using your knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., solve this crossword from Surfnet Kids.
Select your favorite line from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous speech and illustrate why you think it is important in this activity from PBS NewsHour EXTRA.
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