Find Out About Martin Luther King
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Computer(s), Internet access, projector (optional), speakers and/or headphones
Activity Description
This is a Web based activity with links to Web resources that can be used for a Martin Luther King classroom activity. The original activity was created by Donna Price and posted in 2002, but the links have been updated as of May 2012.
Preparation
- Download and print the student handout and the answer key.
- Check each link to make sure it is still working.
- Check for appropriateness of level.
- Decide which parts of the activity you wish to use with your class. Some of the links are reading while others have audio - you can listen to King's speeches on one of the links.
How-To
- Introduce the topic of Martin Luther King, Jr. and how his efforts have helped to shape how minorities in America are treated.
- Read through the activity with students so they are clear on the activity. Cover any necessary vocabulary words.
- Have them work in pairs and visit the Web sites that are part of the activity.
Documents
Levels
- Intermediate Low
- Intermediate High
- Advanced
Standards
Basic Communication
- (2.7) Understand aspects of society and culture
Basic Communication
- (5.6) Understand civic responsibilities and activities
- (5.2) Understand historical and geographical information