The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
From Kid President
3 min2nd3rd4th5thSocial Studies
Summary
Kid President tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in kid-friendly terms — his dream, his courage, and why we still remember him.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Watch, then talk it over.
- Who or what from history does Kid President tell us about?
- Why is this person or idea still important today?
- What is one thing they did that you admire?
- How could you carry on their example in your own life?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: history, freedom, leader, dream.
Try it: Finish the sentence "Because of what I learned, I want to ___" and share it with a partner.