A Patriotic Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Students will examine a primary source (photograph) of a significant event related to or depicting Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and read a secondary source (summary history text) describing the history of the holiday and other pertinent information. They will answer questions about the primary and secondary source materials. Teachers will lead students in class discussion about holidays and how to identify patriotic holidays.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Martin Luther King, civil rights, leader, non-violent protest, direct action, National Day of Service, volunteering, respecting others, greatest speaker, civics, lesson, integrated
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades K-5

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