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Summary

First grade students will learn some of the stories behind Human Rights Day. They will see photos, listen to a read aloud and view a clip of Dr, Martin Luther King Jr's " I Have a Dream Speech"

Materials

Youtube video

Background for Teachers

Teachers need to have knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement. They also need to connect the ideas of advocacy, social justice and racism to children's lives.

Student Prior Knowledge

Rosa Parks story A brief biography of Dr King why do we help others in our community?

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to recognize important figures in United States history. Students will understand their place in their community.

Instructional Procedures

Review Rosa Parks story from previous lesson Read aloud "Martin's Big Words" Discuss why Dr King is important to U.S. History View YouTube clip of "I Have a Dream Speech" Class Brainstorms ways to help others in their community. Students independently write about their own personal dream for a better world.

Strategies for Diverse Learners

Photos and video clips of real people Timeline of events Graphic Organizer for writing

Extensions

Students create a writing and drawing piece about their own dream for the world. They share their writing with the class.

Assessment Plan

Students will be able to talk about Dr King and why he is important in U.S. history.