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High school Martin Luther King Day algebra cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Writing Assignments over Racism and Stereotypes (Personal Narratives)
Two different writing assignments where students choose a prompt and write about their own personal experiences with racism or stereotypes and reflect upon those experiences. I included a guide for students to use to help them organize their thoughts. I use this when reading themed passages and novels having to do with racism and stereotypes. It is in word document, so feel free to change the prompts and guided sentence stems as you see fit:)Thank you.
Grades:
5th - 12th
I Am MLK Jr. (2018) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"I Am MLK Jr." is a documentary that provides a personal and intimate look into the life, legacy, and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by Derik Murray, the film features interviews with family members, friends, and prominent civil rights leaders who share their insights and reflections on MLK's journey as a leader in the civil rights movement. Through archival footage and personal narratives, the documentary explores MLK's commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent activism, highli
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez
Great lesson for MLK holiday or Black History Month. The lesson compares the two civil rights leaders and their relationship with each other.
This includes a worksheet, rubric for project and prezi presentation that goes with the lesson.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
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King in the Wilderness (2018) Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"King in the Wilderness" is a 2018 documentary directed by Peter Kunhardt that focuses on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The film delves into the tumultuous period between the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and King's assassination in 1968, a time when he faced criticism from both within and outside the civil rights movement. Through interviews with close associates, friends, and historians, the documentary provides an intimate look at King's challenges, personal struggles, and
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Martin Luther King MLK Assassination Free Write Activity
Quote about MLK's assassination by Robert Kennedy and an African American troop deployed to Vietnam. Students read these quotes, envision themselves from a specific perspective, and write an account of how they would feel about the MLK assassination from their selected perspective.
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Citizen King (2004) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions w/KEY
"Citizen King" is a documentary film that is part of PBS's "American Experience" series, which delves into significant moments and figures in American history. Released in 2004, "Citizen King" focuses primarily on the final years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, providing an in-depth examination of his activism, leadership, and impact during a period marked by profound societal changes and challenges. The documentary explores MLK's involvement in various civil rights campaigns and initiativ
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Our Friend, Martin (1999) Film Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Our Friend, Martin" is an animated children's educational film released in 1999 that tells the story of two friends, Miles and Randy, who discover a time-traveling baseball in Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood neighborhood. As they touch the ball, they are transported back in time to various significant moments in MLK's life. Throughout their journey, they meet a younger MLK at different stages of his life, witnessing key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Boycott (2001) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Boycott" is a made-for-TV movie that premiered in 2001. Directed by Clark Johnson, the film centers on the pivotal Montgomery Bus Boycott, a seminal event in the American civil rights movement. The story primarily focuses on the experiences of Rosa Parks, portrayed by Iris Little-Thomas, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger sparked the boycott. Jeffrey Wright portrays Martin Luther King Jr., who emerges as a central figure in leading the boycott and galvanizing the communi
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis (1970) Viewing Guide/Questions
"King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis" is a documentary film released in 1970 that chronicles the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. The film uses a compilation of archival footage, newsreels, and interviews to provide a comprehensive look at MLK's journey from his involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 to his assassination in Memphis in 1968. Directed by Sidney Lumet and Joseph L. Mankiewicz, the documentary aims to capture the essence of MLK's leadership, speeches, an
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Documentaries & Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Dr. Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech Scavenger Hunt
Dr. Martin Luther King “I Have a Dream” Speech Scavenger Hunt where students take a closer look at the speech by "hunting" or identifying all of the different writing strategies Dr. King employed when drafting his famous speech. By identifying the tools of persuasion, students will be able to both gain deeper understanding of the speech itself as well as utilize more sophisticated methods of persuasion in their own writing.
There are also optional questions that connect this speech to Loraine H
Grades:
7th - 10th
Christmas Math: "Christmas 2025" Career and Wage Project Using Linear Algebra
As a way to prepare my students for the upcoming final exam and connect them with some college and career plans, I created a project in which they can create a linear equation based on a job they choose from a list of options.
As a hook, students will write about a time they did not get what they want for Christmas. Then they will have the opportunity to describe their ideal Christmas in 2025. I have suggested a life with family, single and traveling, etc. Students will then estimate how much s
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Compare and Contrast MLK's "I Have a Dream" and L. Hughes' "Refugee in America"
This lesson resource includes questions for "I Have a Dream" and "Refugee In America" and can be used for MLK activity, for Civil Rights unit, and for Black History Month. This resource covers ELA standards in "Key Ideas and Details", "Craft and Structure", and "Integration of Knowledge and Ideas".This could be used as a mini lesson on its own or can be done over the course of a few days, if it's used as scaffolding for writing an essay.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Leadership Poster Project for National Honor Society
This is a project that any group interested in leadership can complete. I currently use it for National Junior Honor Society, but it can be used in National Honor Society as well. Students will interview a community leader, and will create a poster reflecting the interview. The interview is guided by the questions on the document. Students can present the final product, or it can be displayed during the months of January and February when schools celebrate American leaders.
Grades:
4th - 12th
African American History Inventors, Scientist, Politicians & Civil Rights Leade
Greetings Friend, This is an amazing activity worksheet's that provides a wonderful opportunity to learn more about some of the most influential Black and African American leaders. Leaders that assisted in today's inventions, scientific breakthroughs, civil rights movements, and political positions. Please enjoy this simple packet of greatness. It only requires the student to read or follow along as it is being taught, then to draw a line from the name to the picture of that person and from the
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Around the World Passport One Variable Word Problems
Enrich Word Problem practice with this fun and culturally enriching Passport Activity. Print, fold, and staple this to create a passport in which students will complete 4 European-theme Pre - Algebra / beginning Algebra Word Problems!
UPDATE: I have improved this product by increasing the rigor of the word problems included! Now all steps can and should be solved by writing a one- or two-step equation!
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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I Have A Dream Speech Analysis Packet
This includes a step by step thoughtful analysis of Dr. King's I Have a Dream. It is used with students who have little experience with the speech and is a good introduction. I use this as a group activity, a group of 4-5 students seem to work nicely for this activity. I have included a link to the speech, and I usually label each section--or you can ask students to do that as they work. I show the actual speech, there are many youtube versions. It includes a reflective essay at the end.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Recreating Mt. Rushmore (Civil Rights Project)
After teaching African American Civil Rights (in Government or U.S. History) students will take the U.S. monument of Mt. Rushmore and replace the presidents on the rock face with the faces of Civil Rights leaders/activists. Students will then explain why they chose these specific activists and what their role in advancing, protecting, growing, and starting the various branches of Civil Rights movements.
Grades:
11th - 12th
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Linear System Global Word Problems
Students set-up and solve systems of linear equations to answer these global-themed, real-world, word problems. Shawarma, mangoes, mangosteens, rambutans, falafel --a few of the items in these six global-themed linear system word problems using authentic names, items, and prices from five different countries. The problems were created to expose students to a little cultural diversity while practicing content standards.
Word document provided to allow the teacher to easily copy and paste int
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Grades:
8th - 9th
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Black History Month Trivia
16 assorted questions with answers for Black History Month. Use for classroom or school wide prizes (Candy, Gift Certificates ect.) for the month of February.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Staff
FaceBook page
A familiar tool to engage your students into learning about new people
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Spanish 3 Reading Comprehension - Martin Luther King
Looking to to honor Martin Luther King while keep things in Spanish?Why not give this reading comprehension a try!What is included?A biography that I have tailored to Spanish 3 students.10 comprehension questions about the reading.An answer key to the 10 comprehension questions.*** The reading is about 6 paragraphs long*** There are many cognates and I have included some definitions for more difficult vocabulary*** I obtained information from the Internet, modified it for Spanish student
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Quotable Martin Luther King: A Culturally Relevant Critical Analysis Activity
We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because of his passion for justice for all people throughout the world. His eloquent and powerful words still inspire us to continue the fight for freedom. “Quotable King: A Culturally Relevant Critical Analysis Activity” will encourage students to critically analyze some of King’s most famous quotes, and engage in conversations about how they can be a change in their society. This activity includes:• An editable, 3x3 sticky note templa
Grades:
4th - 12th
Ethnic/Cultural Composition of the U.S. Population
Using 2010 U.S. census data, this organizer provides an interdisciplinary math/social studies lesson to discover the U.S. population percentages of Native Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic Americans.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Martin Luther King Jr. WebQuest
This no prep, inquiry-driven assignment may be used in class face-to-face or virtually with distance learning to celebrate either Martin Luther king Jr or as part of Black History Month. Students will use the provided links to nonfiction articles about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. to answer the questions which follow. They are asked to put the answers into their own words to help them process the information for understanding.An answer key is provided for you.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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