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Martin Luther King, Jr. and Me: Identifying with a Hero

This lesson explores ways to help students identify with Dr. King—an American hero who lived and died long before they were even born—through reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities that provide a glimpse into Dr. King’s life. Students record what they know about Dr. King on a KWL chart.

Summer Travel: Education on the Road

This month EDSITEment spotlights an activity that many students take part in every summer: vacationing. Students are encouraged to use their summer travel experiences to learn about new places and document their understanding of what they encounter. Whether their destination is Colonial Williamsburg, or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, students can approach their new surroundings as

Found in: 10th Grade • 11th Grade • 12th Grade • 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • 6th Grade • 7th Grade • 8th Grade • 9th Grade • August • Geography • History • July • June

Why Celebrate Black History Month

Utilize Internet resources for the immersion of students into Black History, they learn about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the African-American and why we honor their accomplishments. Then they make class presentations.

Martin Luther King Milestones

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

Using the Internet To Study: I Have a Dream

In this lesson students will learn more about who MLK was, what many of his contributions to society were and why those contributions were important.

Found in: 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • History • Holidays • January • Social Studies