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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader and a Hero

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Martin Luther King Jr. is the focus of a video that details his life and accomplishments. Viewers take in moments of history alongside clear narration. A hopeful message concludes the video.

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Concepts

martin luther king jr., civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, i have a dream speech, non-violent protest, protests, desegregation, segregation, human rights

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Play the video near Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday or during Black History Month
Visit the school library to check out books to further research into MLK Jr.'s life
Discuss how Dr. King can be celebrated and spread his message of peace everyday

Classroom Considerations

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This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

Displays actual footage and pictures
Comes with activity links

Cons

None

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