To learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s world and the impact of his life on Civil Rights, also visit Internet 4 Classrooms' Black History Month Resource Site.

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Basic Facts:

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia.
• Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name was originally Michael King, Jr., but his father changed it in 1934 after a visit to Germany?
• Best Known For: Being a Civil Rights Leader
• Did you know that in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech and became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
• A U.S. National Holiday was established in 1983 in his Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s honor, first celebrated in 1986, and celebrated in all 50 states on the 3rd Monday of January since 2000.
• Did you know that more than 730 cities have streets named in his honor? (according to Wikipedia.com)

More Facts, Lesson Plans and Project Ideas

1. 5 MLK Day Activities for Kids and Families.
Click Image to Enlarge		To learn more about MLK Day and social justice, try a few of the listed activities with your child. SEE MORE
2. Being Treated Equally.
Click Image to Enlarge		Try this Lesson Plan to teach your students how discrimination feels and engage in a dialogue about diversity. Designed for younger students, but can be adapted to all grade levels. SEE MORE
3. Civil Rights Quiz (with Answers).
Click Image to Enlarge		Test your knowledge of civil rights with this 10-question quiz, which covers the Civil Rights Movement, important court decisions, and laws protecting peoples' civil rights.  SEE MORE
4. Fun Family Crafts: Martin Luther King Day.
Click Image to Enlarge		Celebrate Martin Luther King's dream for peace with these peace flowers. Made from children's handprints, the flowers represents MLK's dream. SEE MORE
5. I Have a Dream (Video)
Click Image to Enlarge		Watch the "I Have a Dream" speech. This site includes the text of the speech. If you are blocked from YouTube, view this version on TeacherTube. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=20916&title=I_Have_A_Dream_Speech SEE MORE
6. Learning and Living the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Click Image to Enlarge		Lesson plans, activity ideas & other resources for teaching MLK Day from NEA. These lessons and activities will help students put in perspective Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance to American culture and history. SEE MORE
7. Martin Luther King Day Kids Art.
Click Image to Enlarge		Celebrate the day with young children by making this beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. kids art. Perfect way to talk about the many colors of the world! SEE MORE
8. Martin Luther King Jr.: Biography, Quotes, and Facts.
Click Image to Enlarge		Martin Luther King Jr. - biography, quotes, and facts. SEE MORE
9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Coloring Pages.
Click Image to Enlarge		Enjoy these online Coloring Pages! These free PDF eBooks are super easy to download and print. SEE MORE
10. Martin Luther King, Jr. Links.
Click Image to Enlarge		Online games and word searches for MLK Day. [These expired links are available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.] SEE MORE
11. Martin Luther King, Jr., Timeline.
Click Image to Enlarge		Follow this timeline of Dr. Martin Luther King's life, from his early youth to the impact of his legacy. This is also great practice for assessment testing. SEE MORE
12. Martin Luuther King, Jr. Craft.
Click Image to Enlarge		Craft project for preschool and kindergarten ages. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." SEE MORE
13. MLK Day Games.
Click Image to Enlarge		FREE MLK Day Games unblocked . Play the BEST MLK Day Games on your computer, tablet and smartphone. Enjoy FUN games like Martin Luther King Word Jumble, MLK Memorial Jigsaw Puzzle, and Martin Luther King Word Search Puzzle SEE MORE
14. QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement?
Click Image to Enlarge		Take this interactive quiz to see how much you know about the civil rights icon and the movement he helped lead. SEE MORE
15. Stamp on Black History (Speech).
Click Image to Enlarge		Create your own "I Have a Dream Too!" speech by filling in the blanks. SEE MORE
16. Teacher Created MLK Resources.
Click Image to Enlarge		Visit this teacher created MLK site for projects and resources to use in the classroom with your students. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.] SEE MORE
17. Teacher Planet: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Click Image to Enlarge		Visit Teacherplanet.com's to find MLK Lesson Plans, worksheets, activities, and information on MLK. Many resources for the classroom and the home! SEE MORE
18. Timeline of Martin Luther King Junior's Life.
Click Image to Enlarge		Here's an interactive timeline about the life of Martin Luther King Junior. [These expired links are available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.]  SEE MORE
19. Transcript - I Have a Dream.
Click Image to Enlarge		Find a hard copy of the text to Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech transcript. SEE MORE
20. Ways to Celebrate MLK Day with Kids.
Click Image to Enlarge		Listed are five important ways to celebrate Martin Luther Kind Day with kids. SEE MORE
21. Why We Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Click Image to Enlarge		Why do we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Read this thoughtful essay that describes why honoring Dr. King is important for all people. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.] SEE MORE