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Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr

Picture That President Martin Luther King and President Obama

A Tribute to Barack Obama

Kindergarten

Third Nine Weeks

Activity Description: One of Martin Luther King’s greatest accomplishments was his ability to help people appreciate that differences make us special. He encouraged people to be proud of their heritage and to celebrate differences in themselves and others. As a member of the party company, Kindergarten Party People Unlimited you have been asked to plan and organize a birthday celebration for your class to commemorate Dr. King’s contributions. All food, decorations, and activities should be planned to celebrate the diversity and acceptance that Martin Luther King Jr. championed.

Grade Level : Kindergarten Quarter : Third Nine Weeks

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level : SynthesisRelated Academic Strands: Historical Understandings

Related Standards and Elements: SSKH1 The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated.

Checklist for Providing Guidance : 1. Students should have background information about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life

either through whole group experiences or individual study (see Pebble Go link below).

2. Students will choose a date (with teacher approval) and plan a celebration to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday.

3. Students should create invitations, plan activities, organize food (optional; consider food allergies), and create decorations. Print off attached party planning page for guidance.

4. After event is planned- it’s time to party! Have fun celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.!

Possible Considerations (teacher could give these as ideas if children need help in the brainstorming stage): colored paper chains (to represent different skin colors), ethnic food from each child’s home country, listening to music from other countries, handprint artwork for decorations, watching portions of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream speech.”, watching “My Friend Martin,” reading a book about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.

Optional Resources:Background Information About Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life:http://www.pebblego.com/content/biographies/pgo_player.php#

Link to booklist for Martin Luther King Jr.’s: http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/books/c1226/

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr.

Celebration Date: ______________

Time: _______________

Celebration Checklist: Invitations

Must Include:o dateo timeo place

DecorationsCould Include:o posterso tableso paper chains

ActivitiesIdeas:o videoo gameo storyo crafto music

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Activity Description: The students will create a rebus book of Presidential facts on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The students will present their finished product to the class and explain why these figures are celebrated.

Grade Level : Kindergarten Quarter : 3rd Bloom’s Taxonomy Level : Synthesis and EvaluationRelated Academic Strands: Historical Understandings

Related Standards and Elements: SSKH1f The student will identify the purpose of Presidents Day and describe the people celebrated.

Checklist for Providing Guidance:1. Several books will be read to the whole class in celebration of President’s Day. A whole group discussion of why presidents are important will follow.2. The teacher will explain the REBUS BOOK TASK to the extension group. Several rebus examples will be presented to the students. Copy and paste into Internet browser- http://www.abcteach.com/free/r/rebus_school_bw.pdf (Many other free rebus stories can be accessed at www.abcteach.com3. The students will then view the PebbleGo biographies of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in order to gather facts about these men and may also use many of the books listed under resources as supplemental material.4. The students will then create two rebus books containing 5 to 7 facts about each of these presidents. A Rebus Bank is provided under Resources below.5. The students will then present their “books” to the class and add them to the class library.

Resources: 1. Cobb Virtual Library/PebbleGo/Biographies/George Washington OR Abraham Lincoln

2. Books about Washington and Lincoln for kids: Title & Author Who was George Washington? Roberta Edwards George Washington Lenny Hort Farmer George Plants a Nation Peggy Thomas George Washington and the Revolutionary War Lisa Trumbauer George Washington: A Life of Self-discipline Anne Todd George Washington: Leading a New Nation Matt Doeden George Washington for Kids: His Life and Times with 21 Activities Brandon Marie Miller

George Washington: a Life of Leadership Robin Nelson Where Washington Walked Raymond Bial George Washington: an illustrated biography David A. Adler George Washington: farmer, soldier, president Pamela Hill Nettleton The George Washington you never knew James Lincoln Collier Lincoln: A Photobiography (Newbery medal winning book) Russell Freedman Abraham Lincoln for Kids: His Life and Times with 21 Activities Janis Herbert Abraham Lincoln Tanya Lee Stone Abraham Lincoln The Boy Who Loved Books Kay Winters The Abraham Lincoln You Never Knew James Lincoln Collier

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Martin Luther King and President Obama!

Activity Description: The students will watch a video of Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama on PebbleGo for background knowledge. They will then create a double bubble map comparing the past and present and how it relates to the minority community. Grade Level : Kindergarten Quarter : 3rd Bloom’s Taxonomy Level : Analyzing and Evaluating

Related Academic Strands: Historical Understandings

Related Standards and Elements: SSKH1e. The students will identify the purpose of MLK Jr. Day and describe the person celebrated. SSKH3 The student will correctly use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change.

Checklist for Providing Guidance: 1. Prior to this extension task an overview of the Civil Rights movement would be provided to the whole class.2. A viewing of “Our Friend Martin” is suggested for background knowledge if your school has a copy.3. The TLC Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama lesson will be done as a whole class before assigning the extension double bubble map.4. The purpose of the double bubble map is to compare and contrast the lives of the two figures.5. A word/phrase bank is provided! The students should also provide a couple of “self-made” bubble fillers.6. Presentation of the double bubble map and exploration/explanation of the obstacles faced by each to the whole class.

Resources:1. TLC Lesson: Barack Obama http://www.tlclessons.com/obama/BarackObama-

Lesson.pdf This is a free lesson from TLClessons.com. The MLK Jr. lesson must be purchased but I am clipping on a picture of the finished product if you would like to “work” your way through it using your own directions!

2. www.cobbk12.org, Cobb Virtual Library, PebbleGo, Click on Biographies then fill in Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama in the search window to go to videos.

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4. Word/Phrase Bank: People separated by skin color, Civil Rights Leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner, minister, assassinated(killed), Elected President, couldn’t sit in the front of the bus, couldn’t attend school with white children, not allowed to enter through the front door of restaurants, born in Hawaii, born in Georgia, graduated at 15, gave/gives speeches, lives in the White House, holiday dedicated to him

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A Tribute to Barack Obama

Activity Description: Congratulations, you have been selected to design a National Monument to honor President Barack Obama. This monument will be located in the heart of Washington D.C.

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Grade Level : Kindergarten Quarter : Third Nine WeeksBloom’s Taxonomy Level : Application, Synthesis, Evaluation Related Academic Strands: Historical Understanding

Related Standards and Elements: SSKH1:f The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated. (Presidents Day)

Checklist for Providing Guidance :

*The students will watch “The Story of Barack Obama” on Pebble Go.

*Books you may use are:Who is Barack Obama…………. by Roberta EdwardsBarack Obama: Out of Many, One………….. by Corey Meet President Barack Obama…………. by Falk *The teacher will provide a variety of materials for students to use in constructing a monument. Examples: boxes, butcher paper, clay, markers, paint, cardboard, glue, tape, sequins, and glitter. After researching information on Barack Obama, students will design a monument that reflects Obama’s life and accomplishments. Finally, students will explain the significance of the design and how it supports Obama’s achievements.

Resources:

http:www.pebblego.com

You will find photos of Presidential Monuments on the following pages:

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