Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Celebrated on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Day is a national holiday that honors the United States’ most famous civil-rights activist.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your social studies mini spark recording page: #33: Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Watch the following video.
- Start the video.
- When you hear a date or a number mentioned, pause the video.
- Write down the date or number.
- Include a brief explanation of what it means.
- Resume the video when you are ready.
3. Martin Luther King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Read this information page and record 5 details on your recording sheet.
4. Watch this short video. What small act of kindness or act of service can you do to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.?
5. Share your social studies mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.