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Lesson Plans - 12th Grade

Speaking Up for What’s Right

This powerful diorama pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrate his historic civil rights speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Martin Luther King Milestones

Create a time line with colorized copies of photos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Exploring the Power of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Words through Diamante Poetry

Students read, listen to, or view King’s speech and pay close attention to his word use and use of literary devices. They analyze King’s definitions of freedom, justice, discrimination, and dreams as demonstrated by the details in his speech.

Evaluating Web Sites for Bias

Students use a checklist to evaluate Web content about Martin Luther King Jr. for bias.

Water-Awareness Portfolio

The participation and completion of a global water crisis or water-awareness portfolio will give students
access to knowledge and awareness of current water conditions in developing nations, an increased
awareness of the need for conservation practices and the value of water as a shared global resource.