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Lesson Plans, Articles, Tips on Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day | View in browser |
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January 2015
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is almost upon us and 52 years after he gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, the role of race, racial issues and civil rights is still very much a part of our national discourse.
These articles linked below, from The New Book of Knowledge encourage a deeper level of research into race-related and civil-rights topics. Similar articles created for older students are available in the Encyclopedia Americana and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. |
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Sensitive topics, such as civil rights issues can be difficult to discuss in the classroom. Our Pro/Con debate feature helps to channel strong emotions into productive discussions. By providing two sides to each argument, students can use evidence to support their position no matter what side of the argument they fall on. This month, incorporate Martin Luther King, Jr. into your discussions by asking: If Martin Luther King, Jr. were alive today would he be satisfied with the current state of civil liberties in the United States? Explore more with the Pro/Con topic: |
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 Is the Criminal Justice System
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Featured Lesson Plan |
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| Do a deeper dive into the Civil Rights movement and the historical events that led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with a custom Lesson Plan on Civil Rights. This Lesson Plan provide students with strong insights into the struggles and legacy of the movement with which Martin Luther King, Jr. is so closely associated. It’s the perfect way to complement your school’s observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! |
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