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Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A large selection of resources on Martin Luther King, Jr. including lesson plans and printables
All About Martin Luther King Jr.
Since his death, King and his work continue to be honored. He has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977) and the Congressional Gold Medal (2004), and ‘Martin Luther King, Jr. Day’ has become a national holiday. Forty years after his fight for the equality of African-Americans was cut short, another charismatic, gifted orator and leader began inspiring generations; with the election of Barack Obama, the first African-American President of the United States, King’s dream lives on.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The website of the Civil Rights Museum includes a virtual tour of the museum as well as teacher resources.
Holiday Notebooking Pages
Includes notebooking pages for Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Christmas; from NotebookingPages.com
Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rioghts movement
Martin Luther King Jr. has now been dead longer than he lived. But what an extraordinary life it was.
At 33, he was pressing the case of civil rights with President John Kennedy. At 34, he galvanized the nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech. At 35, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. At 39, he was assassinated, but he left a legacy of hope and inspiration that continues today.
This Web site, first created by The Seattle Times in 1996, contains the story of a remarkable man, images of a tumultuous time, and perspectives of politicians, academics, students and the many, ordinary citizens whose lives he touched. We invite you to explore it.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
This EconEd page has lots of statistics and links to primary sources that will make a study of MLK, Jr. more interesting for your older students
Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence
Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence. This lesson introduces students to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence and the teachings of Mohandas K. Gandhi that influenced King's views. After considering the political impact of this philosophy, students explore its relevance to personal life.
MLK Jr. Study Guide
Designed as a companion to the Seattle Times MLK Jr. website, this guide includes questions to stimulate discussion or perhaps a written essay.
MLK Jr. Timeline
Nicely done page with a timeline of the life of MLK Jr. Site uses children's artwork to present the information.
Photographic Collage
Older students will find this black and white collage of history intriguing.
The King Center
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute at Stanford University needs your help to ensure that future generations understand King’s life and his significance in the global struggle for peace, justice, and reconciliation.
