Holiday: Martin Luther King Day
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| Holiday: Martin Luther King Day |
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Description:
| Learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his leadership in the 1960s American civil rights movement. Take a virtual tour of his birth home. There are photographic essays on the marches and protests, interactive timelines about King's life, and audio and text files of his speeches. Includes links to an eThemes Resource on the civil rights movement. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Seattle Times: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is one of the most complete sources about Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Web. It includes several timelines, articles, a photo gallery, and a quiz. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook.
National Civil Rights Museum
Go to "Exhibit Gallery" and explore both sections to learn more about the people who fought for civil rights. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook.
King Papers Project at Stanford University
This extensive site has documents written by King and audio of his speeches. There is also an interactive chronology with a timeline. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook.
Powerful Days in Black and White
This photography essay shows many disturbing scenes that took place during the American civil rights movement. Includes photographs of the KKK, riots, and more.
Birthplace of a Leader
Take a virtual tour of the neighborhood that King grew up in. There are some iPix photographs that let you take an interactive tour.
Enchanted Learning: All About Martin Luther King, Jr.
This page has an illustration and a short biography of the man.
Enchanted Learning: All About Martin Luther King Jr.'s Childhood
Students can use this page to compare his childhood to theirs.
Enchanted Learning: Timeline
This page has a short timeline and a quiz.
Scholastic: Martin Luther King, Jr. and African American History
This site has many articles about civil rights and Martin Luther King, Jr. that were written for students.
Nobel Peace Prize
Read King's acceptance speech for the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.
Dr. King Timeline Page
Browse through this timeline of King's life that features artwork by elementary students.
Timeline: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This student-created site includes word searches and a quiz.
Fact or Opinion?
This page lists statements that students have to identify as either being fact or opinion.
FactMonster: Martin Luther King Day
This site has timelines, speeches, and quizzes about Martin Luther king. NOTE: The site includes ads.
I Have a Dream Speech
LIsten to Dr. Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream Speech". The site also has a transcript of the speech.
NOTE: Site requires RealPlayer
The King Center
This site talks about Dr. King's legacy and the Martin Luther King Day national holiday. Learn about the current year's events surrounding the holiday.
eThemes Resources: Civil Rights Movement
These sites are about the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. from 1954-1971. Includes several timelines with the major events of the era explained. Take an online tour of several historical spots. Topics include the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Greensboro Sit-Ins, Little Rock Central High School, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965, and Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka. Read about civil rights leader Malcolm X and a first-hand account of the Freedom Rides of 1961.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
2, 3, 4, 14.1, 13, C.11.1, 17.2, 12.2
AR Standards:
H.6.1.1.e, H.6.2.1.e, CUS.19.AH.6.a
IL Standards:
16.B.1b US, 16.B.1 W, 16.B.5b US
ME Standards:
2.C.1, 2.A.1, 2.C.3, 2.C.4, 2.A.1.a.13, 2.B.1.f
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.10, 2.3, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6, 3, 6, 1, 2, 6, 2a.B.1, 2a.B.1.b
NV Standards:
H.9.2.8, H.9.5.8, H.9.8.8.b
OH Standards:
1.D.7.a
UT Standards:
7.1.a, 5.2.a, 9.1.c
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