Check out our resources to teach your students about the two historically important days coming up next week.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection
Dive into this thoughtfully curated compilation of digital media resources to inspire meaningful conversations in your classroom about the life, legacy, and profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore engaging videos, interactive materials, and thought-provoking lessons that highlight key moments in the Civil Rights Movement, the principles of nonviolent resistance, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.
Highlights Include:
- Selma to Montgomery | Yellowhammer History Hunt
- The 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Lesson Plan: “I Have a Dream” Speech as a Visionary Text
- Have a Dream” Speech as a Visionary Text
- The Youth, The March, The Movement | MLK Jr. March on Frankfort
- African American Quotation Posters | The African Americans
- Kids Can Be Changemakers
Civil Rights Movement: The Declaration's Influence | Interactive Lesson
In this interactive lesson, students explore key speeches given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. They will analyze how he employed language to connect the movement to the Declaration of Independence and to justify its goals. View the resource.
On the Blog: “Exploring U.S. Presidential Inaugurations in the Classroom"
"Exploring U.S. Presidential Inaugurations in the Classroom" offers educators engaging activities to teach students about the history and significance of U.S. presidential inaugurations, including analyzing famous inaugural addresses, designing mock inaugurations, and more. These interactive lessons aim to deepen students' understanding of American democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. Read the blog.
The Pomp and Circumstance of Presidential Inaugurations | Politics on Point
The peaceful transfer of power from one U.S. president to the next takes place during their inauguration ceremony. Walk your students through some of the less-known traditions that surround the big day, including the new president's address and ball. After watching, ask your students what requirements they would add to a presidential inauguration and have them justify their answers. View the resource.
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