In this activity, students will analyze census data and graphs that demonstrate how certain aspects of the lives of African-Americans have changed since civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. Students will select a fact from these data, facts from other sources, and a historical photograph to include on a poster about King. This activity takes approximately 60-120 minutes to complete.
"I Have a Dream" - Learning About Martin Luther King Jr.
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Social Studies — Civil Rights, US History
Grade Level
Grades 3-5
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Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Plans and Resources: Understanding a Life and Legacy
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