Curated OER
Music Motivates
Young scholars listen to songs from the Civil Rights movement. They explain how the music might have inspired African-Americans to be activists in the movement. They examine how the Civil Rights movement affected the common good.
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...
Other
National Council for the Social Studies: Establishing Martin Luther King Day
What do national holidays represent and how do they come to be? Using Martin Luther King Day as an example, follow how congress establishes the holiday and the president signs it into law. Primary sources included are memos to President...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read about the life of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Includes video.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This lesson provides links for students to use as they explore history behind the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance and the Civil Rights Movement. A strong focus is given to the economic barriers faced by African Americans.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 16, 2017 the United States celebrated a day of honor for Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions to American history in his fight for civil rights during a difficult era.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This biography of Martin Luther King Jr. includes a timeline and addresses the life of the civil rights leader from childhood to the legacy he left behind.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Martin Luther King Day Came Out of Legislative Struggle
Now a national call to service day, Martin Luther King Day actually began as a day of commemoration for King despite some opposition from various states and representatives. Also of interest, be sure to click: "How does a bill become a...
Other
Mlksb: Why We Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Learn why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday. Also gives a brief description on the life and work of Dr. King.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 39 vocabulary words pertaining to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It also provides lesson plan ideas and an extensive vocabulary word list on the subject.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Martin Luther King Word Search
Martin Luther King Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice Martin Luther King Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Martin Luther King Crossword Puzzle
ABCya's Martin Luther King Day Crossword Puzzle is a fun and interactive way for kids to test their knowledge of Martin Luther King vocabulary words and facts. The crossword puzzle can be played on the computer or by printing on paper....
Everything ESL
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Teach your ESL students about Dr. Martin Luther King. This lesson plan includes the TESOL standards. You will find downloads and audio clips.
A&E Television
History.com: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. King sought equality and human rights for African...
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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...
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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)
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Honoring King
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the national holiday that celebrates his achievements. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Honoring King
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the holiday we have to honor him. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Dr. King's Dream
There are 4 "Guiding Questions" which reveal the content of the lesson plan provided in "Dr. King's Dream:" "What do we mean by the term 'civil rights'?" "Who was Martin Luther King, Jr., and how did he fight for civil rights?" "What can...
NBC
Nbc Learn: Finishing the Dream: 1955 56: Buses and Boycotts
A collection of archival video clips covering the early days of the civil rights movement in the United States. Looks at reaction to the lynching of a teenager named Emmett Till in Chicago, Rosa Park's protest, the Montgomery Bus...
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Powerful Days in Black and White
Powerful and shocking black and white photographs from the civil rights struggle.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Famous Americans
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this flipchart you will be able to teach about Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross, George Washington, Pocahontas, Martin Luther King, Jr., and President's Day.
Other
Kodak: Powerful Days in White and Black
Stunning black and white photos documenting the civil rights struggle in the 1960s.