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.
Students will recognize that prejudice and discrimination has been a problem for African Americans in the U.S.A. For many years.
This is a simple look at how we can look different on the outside, yet be the same on the inside. We use this activity around Martin Luther King day after a discussion about prejudice.
Talks About Togetherness And Overcoming.
Concepts Taught: Racial equality; Rejecting violence as a tactic