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University of Maryland

Voices of Democracy: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "How Long? Not Long" 1965

For Students 9th - 10th
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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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Robert F. Kennedy Speech on the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert F. Kennedy's speech on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Audio available
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Lesson Plan on Martin Luther King, Jr. & Malcolm X

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Lesson Plan on "Beyond Vietnam"

For Students 9th - 10th
A well designed four part lesson plan on Dr. King's famous speech on the Vietnam War in which he came out against the war.
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PBS

The March on Washington and Its Impact : Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the social conditions in the United States that led up to the Civil Rights Movement. Also, explore peaceful resistance and the immediate impact of the march.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: African American Honorees in Alabama History

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars will create a PowerPoint slide show presentation and brochure on a famous African American icon from the Alabama Calendar. Students may select famous African Americans from Alabama such as Rosa Parks, Vonetta Flowers, Dr....
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Southern Christian Leadership Conference (Sclc)

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and a summary on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) formed as a Civil Rights non-violent protest group in 1957.