Dr. King: A Leader and a Hero

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an American hero. Learn all about how he helped our country.
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Lesson Resources

Teaching Information

Standards

People

Historical figures helped shape our communities, states, and nation.

 

Black History

Our history has examples of honesty, courage, and determination.

 

The United States

Important people and events are honored by commemorative holidays.

Key Words

dream

 

leader

 

marches

 

respect

 

segregation

 

speeches

 

unfair

 

Washington, D.C.