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Learning to Respect Each Other

Throughout U.S. history, certain groups of people have been discriminated against for characteristics as superficial as the color of their skin. That racism still exists despite the passage of laws that make it illegal.

Found in: 6th Grade • History • January • Language Arts

Lesson Plan for Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Walk with Martin Luther King, Jr. on his historic march on Washington, hear parts of his inspirational speech, “I Have a Dream” and envision your own dreams of freedom for all Americans and the people of the world.

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

Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness

Students take what they learned about Dr. King and become actively involved in the process of making Dr. King’s dream a reality in their own lives and the world they live in.

Learning to Respect Each Other

Students will understand the following:
-Dr. Martin Luther King was a strong advocate of nonviolent protest and fought for civil rights for all Americans with an eloquence that can be found in speeches such as his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
-Throughout U.S. history, certain groups of people have been discriminated against for characteristics as superficial as the color of their skin. That racism still exists despite the passage of laws that make it illegal.
-Stereotypes can lead people to make unfair judgments about individuals and groups.
-Segregation is hurtful and unfair to those discriminated against.

Found in: 6th Grade • History • Holidays • January • Language Arts

Critical Thinking

The following is designed as an independent lesson to foster critical thinking over Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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