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CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Students will recognize how Blacks were treated during Martin Luther King’s life time.

*Students will demonstrate their understanding of civil rights.

*Students will identify ways that they can treat others more fairly, equally, and with respect.

*Students will recognize that one effective way to voice your opinion is through peaceful speeches and marches.

*Students will identify ways that they can help make Martin Luthers’ dream of peace a reality.

Found in: 4th Grade • 5th Grade • History • January • Language Arts

Activity: Being Different is A-okay!

Growing your child’s social maturity is so important! It’s not always easy to accept others at first glance. Opportunities that might ease feelings about people that are “different” can promote tolerance and understanding.

Build a Black History Database/Timeline

Simple instructions for using word processing or spreadsheet programs allow students to create a database/timeline of events in Black History that can be sequenced, sorted, and searched.

Sharing African Culture

Students research the lives of historical figures.

Lesson Plan : Black History Month

Students will partner read a biography from a selection of well-know african-americans. -Students will list the key accomplishments of the individual and how they changed our society. -STudents will create a poster to share with others what they have learned about the contributions of these great citizens.