Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January. Watch the videos to learn about the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Students Remember King's "I Have a Dream" Speech
Appropriate Grades: K–4
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, fourth grade students recited Dr. King's "I Have a Dream Speech" in front of the Lincoln Memorial in 2011.
Source: PBS NewsHour on youtube.com
Length: 5 minutes 36 seconds
Extension Activities
Let Freedom Ring – MLK Rap Song
Appropriate Grades: 5–8
Give students an overview of the civil rights movement with this rap song by Flocabulary. The educational rap incorporates the words of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
Source: Flocabulary on youtube.com
Length: 3 minutes 5 seconds
Extension Activities
History Specials: King Leads the March on Washington
Appropriate Grades: 9-12
Students will learn about racial tensions leading up to the August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a turning point in the fight for civil rights. This video highlights part of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
Source: History Channel on youtube.com
Length: 3 minutes 22 seconds
Extension Activities
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