He Had a Dream - Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership of the American Civil Rights Movement achieved more genuine progress toward racial equality in America than the previous 350 years had produced. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest leaders in world history. Our country is celebrating his birthday on January 21. Check out these classroom resources, activities, and lesson plans to learn more about him:
- About Dr. King
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Washington DC
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, Georgia
- Activity: "I Have a Dream" Speech
- Activity: "I Have a Dream" Banner
- Audio Recording: "I Have a Dream" Speech
- Guide: Curriculum for Empowerment (PDF)
- Lesson Plans
- Timeline