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Grades:
6
7
8
In this lesson, students discover and discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and especially focus on his ethic of service.
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Unit: Grow Involved 6-8
Unit: Courageous Voices that Shook the Nation to Action (3rd Grade)
Grades:
3
4
5
Through literature and music, students explore the choice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth date as a United States holiday. Students listen to a story about the celebration of his birthday and hear about the quest of those who fought to have it recognized as a...
Unit: Grow Involved 3-5
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Grades:
3
4
5
Students listen and respond to a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They discuss the importance of kind acts and service for others. They reflect on a quotation by Dr. King and apply it to their own lives....
Unit: Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior - His Life, His Legacy
Grades:
K
1
2
In this lesson, students recognize that they are united with Martin Luther King, Jr. by shared hopes for a world united in fairness. Students illustrate themselves giving time, talent or treasure for the common good. They share the pictures with another class in order to spark action in the...
Grades:
K
1
2
Students learn of the life and actions taken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the name of civil rights. Students define philanthropy and give examples of how Dr. King was a philanthropist.
Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
Unit:
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students respond to literature about Martin Luther King, Jr. They examine his philosophy about serving and taking action. They follow his model to promote the idea of doing good for others. Students learn that service and social action by one person can change the...
Unit: Sharing Compliments (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
Students learn of the life and actions taken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote civil rights. Students give examples of Dr. King acting as a philanthropist, encouraging the children to think of
...Unit: Dear Philanthropist
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
After researching the life and work of a chosen philanthropist from history, the learner takes on the role of that philanthropist in writing a letter to the learner. In this letter, the philanthropist discusses his/her motivations and feelings about his/her work, and compares and contrasts his/...
Unit: Upon the Clouds of Equality (1st Grade)
Grades:
K
1
2
The students experience a simulation demonstrating unequal treatment and discuss justice and fairness. Students will reflect on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of equality and his actions as a philanthropist.
Unit: Character Education: Perseverance (Grade 6)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students analyze and define the word perseverance as it applies to Martin Luther King, Jr.