MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. WEB SITES

 

FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

 

Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection.  Open the underlined address.  Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer.  Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the “back” button.  Note that the terms Afro-American, African-American, Black, Negro and others are used in the list as they are used in the web site.

 

All of the sites listed were active as of December 6, 2001.  The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom. 

 

 

ARCHER AUDIO ARCHIVES – DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

            http://www.archervalerie.com/mlk.html

Six audio clips of Dr. King’s speeches in 1963, 1964, and 1968.  Excellent

 

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY ACTIVITIES

            http://www.geocities.com/athens/troy/9087/mlk/index.html

Activities for students for Martin Luther King Day.  Includes: Arts and Crafts; Bulletin Board; Discussion Topics; Language Activities; “Lift Up Every Voice and Sing”; Songs for Children; and Recommended Links.  Excellent

 

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCAVENGER HUNT

            http://drmlking.tripod.com/Martin.html

Students are shown photos and asked to answer questions about them by clicking on the links given.  Includes an extra credit question and links to Teacher sites.  Excellent

 

FREE AT LAST: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

            http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112391/

A Thinkquest site following the Civil Rights Movement, its timeline, its activists (incl. Martin Luther King, Jr.), Issues, Games, and more.  Excellent

 

 “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH – AUDIO AND VIDEO

            http://www.wakeamerica.com/past/speeches/1960/mking_082863.html

The audio and video versions of Dr. King’s most famous speech.  Excellent

 

LESSON PLAN – CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/TLresources/longterm/LessonPlans/Byrnes/martin.html

A lesson plan for grades 4 & 5 covering 4-5 class periods.  Includes lots of activity suggestions, reference materials needed, objectives, procedures, assessment and more.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A LIFE TRIBUTE

            http://www.lifemag.com/Life/mlk/mlk.html

Photos and covers of Martin Luther King, Jr. from Life magazine, one of the most influential news weekly magazines of the middle of the 20th century.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY ON THE WEB

            http://www.holidays.net/mlk/

Celebrates Dr. King’s birthday with a brief biography, Rosa Parks (biography), The Holiday, “I Have a Dream” (text of the speech), Martin Luther King Day Greeting Cards and more.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – EDUCATION PLANET

            http://www.educationplanet.com/articles/mlk.html

Loads of information on Dr. King and his legacy.  Sections include: General Sites (some links no longer work); Martin Luther King Holiday; Lesson Plans; Children’s’ Activities; Teaching Resources; Biography; Chronology; Articles; Legacy; Famous Quotes; Speeches, Letters, Writings; Organizations, Images, Audio, Student Pages and Bibliography.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – INFOPLEASE

            http://www.infoplease.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html

Information on Dr. King and the holiday.  Sections: History of the Holiday, Timeline: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Biography of Dr. King, King Conspiracy Theories, Crossword: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Timeline: Modern Civil Rights, Timeline: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Leaders, and Civil Rights Quiz.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PAPERS PROJECT

            http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/

A large-scale research project at Stanford University to assemble historic information concerning Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement.  Sections include: Papers, Speeches, Sermon, Autobiography, Biography, Chronology, and Articles.  Includes a video on the project.  Many of the papers and speeches have audio clips.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – SEATTLE TIMES TRIBUTE

            http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mlk/

Excellent tribute to Dr. King.  Sections: MLK Timeline, In His Voice, Photo Gallery, Civil Rights Timeline, The Legacy, Roadway Across America, The Holiday, Interactive Classroom and more.  The Interactive Classroom includes Student Essays, Classes in Conversation, Interactive Quiz, Study Guide and Internet Links.  Excellent

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR – WINNER OF THE 1964 NOBEL PRIZE FOR PEACE

            http://almaz.com/nobel/peace/1964a.html

The official Nobel Prize biographical page for Dr. King.  Includes: Bookstore, Featured Internet Links, Boston.com Nobel News Links, other links.  Excellent

 

MLK WEB- A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ONLINE

            http://martinlutherking.8m.com/

An extensive list of links to Martin Luther King sites, media, posters and more (for purchase).  Excellent links.  Excellent.

 

MLKONLINE

            http://www.mlkonline.com/

Extensive information on Dr. King.  Sections include: Biography, The Holiday, Multimedia, Speeches, Quotes, The Bookstore, MyThoughts, Links and more.  Excellent

 

POWERFUL DAYS – THE CIVIL RIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY OF CHARLES MOORE

            http://www.civilrightsphotos.com/

Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, including nine photos of Dr. King.  Excellent

 

THE HOLIDAY ZONE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

            http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/9087/mlk/

Information and classroom activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Sections: Arts and Crafts, Bulletin Board, Discussion Topics, Language Activities, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, Songs for Children, Recommended Links.  Excellent

 

THE KING CENTER

            http://thekingcenter.org/

Located at Atlanta at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the King Center was founded by his widow, Coretta Scott King as a memorial and way to advance his teachings.  Sections: The King Center, The Beloved Community, Nonviolence or Nonexistence, Remember! Celebrate! Act!, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Education and Shop.  An outstanding site with a wealth of information.  Excellent

 

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AFRO VOICES – THE NEGRO AND THE CONSTITUTION

            http://www.toptags.com/aama/voices/speeches/negrocon.htm

An Afro-American Almanac text of a speech by Dr. King on the Negro and the Constitution. Very Good

 

AFRO-VOICES – THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION

            http://www.toptags.com/aama/voices/speeches/pofed.htm

An Afro-American Almanac text of a speech by Dr. King at Morehouse College in 1948 on the purpose of education.  Very Good

 

CELEBRATE DR. KING

            http://www.multipull.com/drkingday/default.html

Information on how Whippany High School (NJ) celebrates the life of Dr. King.  Includes suggested activities.  Very Good

 

LESSON PLANNING – DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

            http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson046.shtml

Advice on resources for planning a lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the King Holiday.  Very Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER

            http://www.triadntr.net/~rdavis/king.htm

A brief biography of Dr. King.  Very Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – FAMILY EDUCATION

            http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-4644,00.html

Activities on Martin Luther King, Jr. and his efforts.  Includes: Activities, Quizzes and Resources.  Very Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR – FOLLOW HIS FOOTSTEPS

            http://www.herald.com/herald/content/archive/extra/king/king.htm

Follow the footsteps of Dr. King on a clickable map showing important events in his life.  Very Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. QUIZ

            http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/king-sw.htm

A quick interactive quiz on Dr. King.  Also, follow the link to a Crossword Puzzle.  Very Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. THEMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

            http://www.childfun.com/themes/mlk.shtml

Ideas for young children on learning who Dr. King was and why we celebrate his holiday.  Very Good

 

MLKDAY.COM

            http://www.mlkday.com/

The official site for the Austin, TX area Martin Luther King Day celebration.  Contains information on the 2002 celebration in Austin and celebrations and events around the country (look up by state).  Also includes biographical information and extended quotations.  Very Good

 

QUOTES FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

            http://www.geocities.com/~wwwin/mlking.htm

A list of quotes from Dr. King’s most memorable speeches and writings. Very Good

 

SHERYL’S HOLIDAY SITE – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

            http://www.sherylfranklin.com/holidays/mlking.html

Links to Martin Luther King, Jr. web sites, sound clips, video clips, books, and the text of the “I Have a Dream” speech.  Very Good

 

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HISTORICAL TEXT ARCHIVE – AFRICAN-AMERICAN

            http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?op=listarticles&secid=8

Contains the text of Letter from a Birmingham Jail and the I Have a Dream Speech.  Good

 

HOLIDAYS IN THE USA – DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

            http://www.usis.usemb.se/Holidays/celebrate/mlk.html

A brief article explaining who Dr. King was and why there is a national holiday honoring him.  Good for those unfamiliar with US history.  Good

 

KING CELEBRATION 2002

            http://www.king-raleigh.org/splash.htm

Information on Martin Luther King Day celebrations in Raleigh, NC.  Includes reasons to celebrate and events worldwide.  Good

 

LESSON PLAN – DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/TLresources/longterm/LessonPlans/Byrnes/mlkday.html

A lesson plan for grades 3-4 on Martin Luther King Day.  Includes: Background, References, Resources Needed, Procedures, Assessment and Appendix.  Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY LESSON PLANS

            http://members.aol.com/Donnpages/USHolidays.html#MLK

Lesson plans and activity sheets for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for grades K-12.  Good

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INTERACTIVE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

            http://www.afroxwordz.com/martin.htm

An online interactive crossword puzzle.  It can be adapted for the classroom.  Good

 

SPEECHES AND LETTERS FROM DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

            http://members.aol.com/klove01/martinsp.htm

Sound and video clips: I Have a Dream speech, Letters from a Birmingham Jail, Quotes, American and Poverty, I See the Promised Land, Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech.  Good

 

A TEENY TINY BOOK ABOUT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

            http://www.bry-backmanor.org/mlk.html

A small coloring book to print out, color and assemble.  For primary grades.  Good

 

THE FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS LESSON PLAN

            http://www.uiowa.edu/~socialed/lessons/CivilRights.htm

Grades 9-12.  A three-period lesson plan on the Civil Rights Movement. Good

 

THE NEGRO IS YOUR BROTHER

            http://www.theatlantic.com/unbound/flashbks/black/mlk.htm

Text of a Letter from a Birmingham Jail, August 1963. Good

 

TIME MAGAZINE- 100 LEADERS & REVOLUTIONARIES: MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr.

            http://www.time.com/time/time100/leaders/profile/king.html

A Time magazine profile of Dr. King includes quotes, a quiz and links to more information.  Good

 

VOICES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA

            http://www.webcorp.com/civilrights/mlk.htm

Audio clips of Dr. King, John F. Kennedy, and Malcolm X.  Good

 

WASHINGTON D.C. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NATIONAL MEMORIAL PROJECT

            http://www.mlkmemorial.org/

Official site for the foundation building the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.  Includes information on the project, its timeline, the dedication of the site, map of the location, “The Man, The Movement, The Message”, and more.  Good

 

 

 

 

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