Honoring the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Through Civics
As we prepare to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on January 15, it’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of civics in your classrooms.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors Dr. King’s remarkable work for civil rights, civic participation, and social change. Integrating his legacy and the impact of other civil rights leaders into your teaching this week and throughout the year further cultivates informed students prepared for civic participation.
Explore the people, groups, and events behind the Civil Rights Movement with your students.
Explore with students the methods Dr. King and other leaders used to advance civil rights. Students will learn about opposition to the movement, and identify how it took all three branches of the federal government to effect change.
This ready-to-use lesson plan is assignable and includes student handouts, PowerPoint decks, and a Kahoot quiz.
Prepare for Black History Month: Start Planning Today!
Visit our Black History Month Resource Library for plug-and-play resources to use with students in exploring the impact Black Americans have played in shaping the United States. After all, Black history is American history.
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