What made Martin Luther King Jr. an American hero? What events in his life contributed to his importance to our country? Students refine their knowledge of MLK’s life through the creation of classroom timelines and oral presentations.
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The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Materials Needed: Butcher paper (any color) cut into 3-4 ft. sections (1 per group)
- Markers
- Yardsticks (1 per group)
- Various timelines of MLK's life (3-4 per group, each group the same). See weblink.
- 1 set of timelines copied on overhead paper (optional)
- 8x11 construction paper (1 per student)
- Timeline Summary Sheets (see attached files)
- Crayons, colored pencils
- Overhead projector (optional)
- Highlighters
- Packing Tape
- Checklist (1 per student, see attached file)
- Rappaport, D. Martin's Big Words. New York: Scholastic Inc., 2001.
Author: Julia Unger
Source: © www.beaconlearningcenter.com
Found in: 10th Grade • 11th Grade • 12th Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • 6th Grade • 7th Grade • 8th Grade • 9th Grade • January • Language Arts • Visual Arts
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