MLK Day Activites

Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- Online

Here are some online resources on Martin Luther King Jr. 

JUST FOR KIDS: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html

History of the holiday, Biography, timeline, quotes and more on

Factmonster.com

DID YOU KNOW: http://www.holidays.net/mlk/  Has some great “Did

you Know” facts.

VIDEO: http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=94828

Link to the Video of I have a dream speech. There is a commercial at the

beginning, so let that run and cue it up for your students. Or sign up for

the free membership of teachertube, and you can skip the ad. The video is

11+ minutes long. There is a commentary at the end.

TEXT: http://www.mlkonline.net/  The text for the “I have a Dream”

Speech. Including some discussion questions for students. Some great

photos including his birth home.

JIGSAW PUZZLE: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/martin-luther-king-jr-day/jigsaw-puzzles/portrait.html  Can select Easy, Medium or Hard. Great practice of mousing skills for younger students.