Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Three lessons for recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, taken from the We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution curriculum. These materials will help inform students about the national struggle for civil rights and equal...
University of Maryland
Voices of Democracy: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "How Long? Not Long" 1965
On March 25, 1965, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on a flatbed truck and delivered his "How Long? Not Long?" speech. The speech was delivered at the conclusion of the Selma-to-Montgomery march. Included are the full text...
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The Seattle Times: Martin Luther King Jr.
A complete resource on Martin Luther King, Jr. Contains a timeline on his life, audio files for some of his speeches, lesson plans, and more.
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Mary Ferrell Foundation: Martin Luther King Assassination
Comprehensive resource documents the 1968 murder of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and takes a look at his murderer, the conspiracy theory, and resulting federal investigation.
Stanford University
Mlk and the Global Freedom Struggle: Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Encyclopedia entry provides a detailed account of the assassination of Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Robert F. Kennedy Speech on the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy's speech on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Audio available
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence
In this lesson plan, students will consider Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader
Students will explore how King's deep-seated commitment to nonviolence contributed to the expansion of social justice in the United States, particularly for African Americans.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Robert F. Kennedy: Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is the text, audio, and video [1:47] of Robert F. Kennedy's speech to the nation concerning the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.; it was delivered on April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Martin Luther King, Jr.: "A Time to Break Silence"
This is the text and audio of Martin Luther King, Jr."s speech "'Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence" delivered on April 4, 1967, at Riverside Church, New York City.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., with links to many related topics about the struggle for equality in America.
Other
Afscme: "I've Been to the Mountaintop" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about the the events of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike which drew Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Memphis, which is where he was soon to be assassinated. Excellent source of primary sources and first hand accounts of the...
Vocabulary.com
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
This site contains a list of 80 words from the "I Have a Dream" speech (1963) by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of these words.
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Article tracing the life, acts, and fame of the famous civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on Martin Luther King, Jr. & Malcolm X
A comprehensive four part lesson plan exploring how the ideas of the two great African American leaders were similar and different both in their ideologies and their visions.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: m.l. King, Jr.: Identifying With a Hero
Lesson that attempts to help younger students understand and identify with Martin Luther King, Jr. through reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Encourages students to attempt to live out King's "Dream," in their own lives.
Stanford University
Martin Luther King, Jr. And the Global Freedom Struggle
This article takes readers through the events leading to the expansion of the Civil Rights Movement to the north through a major non-violent campaign protesting unfair housing practices in Chicago.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Teacher Guide to Martin Luther King, Jr.
A complete unit of ideas for Martin Luther King Jr. is featured with related lesson plans and activities.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This short biography of Dr. King includes links to his speeches, correspondence, photos, and other related material from the Library of Congress.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Martin Luther King, Jr. [In Spanish]
This resource offers a review of the life of this important man in the Civil Rights Movement. King believed in peaceful protests, instead of violence, to solve social problems. (In Spanish)
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King is featured in this informational biography for her role in the Civil Rights Movement and as the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Contesting Futures: America in 1960s: Civil Rights Movement Marches On
An examination of the civil rights movement of African Americans in the 1960s. Discusses the different forms of protest, the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr., the rise of Black Power, the Black Panthers, and Malcolm X. This is...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Maya Angelou
A well-written biography of Maya Angelou. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery. In the interview, she talks at length about her friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. and what he was like as a person.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Civil Rights: An Investigation
Through the lesson provided here, students will not only learn about civil rights and civil liberty but also understand the key roles played by President Johnson and Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. The detailed...