Lesson Plan

The Making of a Holiday: MLK, Jr. Day

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Young scholars explore the life of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement. They discuss the events surrounding his death and the significance of the federal holiday honoring Dr. King. As a class, they read about Dr. King's work for peace and explore the content of his speeches.

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Grade
1st - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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