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Ordinary People, Ordinary Places: The Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze Martin Luther King's message of nonviolent protest discover how individuals adapted his message to their own communities and situations.
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The Life and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Here is a precise article explaining chronological events that led Martin Luther King, Jr. to march for freedom and civil rights.
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The Art of Protesting

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners view various images to examine different types of protest Americans have used throughout history, and explore ways in which protest can produce change for better or worse.
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Worksheet
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Martin Luther King worksheet, students read 10 clues pertaining to the civil rights leader. Students fit their answers from the word bank into a crossword puzzle.
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Worksheet
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Martin Luther King worksheet, students analyze 10 words that pertain to Martin Luther King. Students match the words with their meanings.
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Worksheet
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Martin Luther King activity, students read 10 words that pertain to the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students circle the words in a word search puzzle.
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First Day in Grapes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars read about a boy's first day in a new school. In this self-esteem lesson, students discuss the problems Chico has in his new school and how he faces them with courage and bravery. Young scholars discuss people who migrate...
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McGruff's TV Violence Scorecard

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students watch television to identify the violence on studenT shows. They identify alternatives to settling conflicts other than in a violent manner. They share their scorecard with the class.
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Can We Live in Peace? Middle East: A Region in Turmoil

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze three monotheistic religions as an appreciation of the Middle East. In this world religions lesson, 7th graders analyze the beliefs and the leaders of the three major religions. Students research a topic and...
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Tolerance and Non-Violence in Civil Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this Oklahoma City bombing instructional activity, students submit public responses to the event in order to consider how the tragedy prompted a positive reaction. Extension activities are...