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The ever-engaging Kid President hosts a video that details the life story of Martin Luther King, Jr. Kid President covers the time from when Martin Luther King, Jr. was born to the extent of his life and includes words of encouragement to be a citizen that makes a positive difference in the world.
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Concepts
martin luther king jr., civil rights, civil rights leaders, african american history, african american culture, african americans, american culture, american history, american heroes, heroes, black history month, famous african americans, equal rights, equality, i have a dream speech, non-violent protest, protests
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Instructional Ideas
- Accompany the video with books about Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Use the video to kick off a unit on Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Send the link home, encourage pupils to watch the video with their family members
Classroom Considerations
- The video begins with a brief commercial
- If the video is not playing in fullscreen, comments and related videos are visible
- The Book It Forward hashtag is from several years
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Talks openly and honestly in a kid-appropriate way
- Kid President is a wonderfully relatable host to any child watching
- Inspires young viewers to take action
Cons
- None