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A brief video biography introduces viewers to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pictured as excerpts from his speeches, marches he organized, and causes he supported.
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Concepts
black history month, martin luther king jr., african american history, african americans, famous african americans, biographies, civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, boycotts, the montgomery bus boycott, non-violent protest, i have a dream speech, the civil rights act of 1964, the vietnam war, segregation
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to introduce a study of Martin Luther King, Jr. during Black History Month or as part of a study of the Civil Rights Movement
- Create a viewing guide to keep viewers focused and to permit them to take notes of the video
- Make a list of the events featured in the video for groups to research in greater depth
Classroom Considerations
- Show the video in full-screen mode to avoid comments and ads
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The short video captures key events in King's life
Cons
- No support materials accompany the video