Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., led and inspired millions in the fight for equal rights. Dr. King advocated peaceful methods of resistance to unfair laws, such as boycotting buses that forced African Americans to ride separately and leading a march to Washington, D.C., to call for jobs and freedom for all. Though King was assassinated, his message of freedom and equality lives on. Bring the life and work of Dr. King to your classroom with these resources from Discovery Education Streaming.
- History Kids: From Selma to Montgomery
This new segment discusses the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the timeline of the protests against voting discrimination in Selma.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Content Collection
Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Learn how Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired change by advocating peaceful methods of resistance to protest unfair laws and civil injustices in this robust content collection.
- Holiday Facts and Fun: Martin Luther King Day
Grades K-2, 3-5
This video highlights the career of America's foremost civil rights leader. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s first experience with prejudice is discussed, as well as his ability to speak in front of others, and his unwavering belief in nonviolence as the best way to solve human problems.
- Martin's Big Words
Grades K-2, 3-5
The classic children's book by Doreen Rappaport comes to life in this video through stunning collage art and vibrant watercolor paintings in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart.
Spotlight on Strategies-
Instructional Idea: Poetry Slam
Utilize the instructional idea SOS: Poetry Slam and pause every minute and ask students to write two or three key things they learned or key terms they heard during the video. Then, have students write a haiku using information and language from the speech. As students read their poems, play the video with the audio muted for visual support.
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Inauguration Virtual Experience
January 19th | 1:00 PM (ET)
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Reference: All of the above information provided by Discovery Education.
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