Hello Second Grade Students,

Today we will be studying and researching about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will
learn why he came to Memphis, Tennessee and what effect this influential leader had on
Tennessees history and society.
First, be sure that you are reading this with a partner next to you. You and your partner are going
to research Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. using these THREE websites. You may ONLY use these
THREE websites. All of your information will be found on these three websites so there will be
no need for you to be on other websites.
As you and your partner research the three websites, fill out this outline to help you highlight the
major events of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You and your partner will print and turn this outline
in, so do your best to find all the information. Youre going to do great!
Website #1: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/martin-luther-king-jr/
1. When was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. born?
(year) (1929)
2. Where was he born?
(city, state) (Atlanta, Georgia)
3. What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stand for and dedicate his life to?
(Achieving equality and justice for all Americans of all colors)
4. Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s wife?
(Coretta Scott King)
5. In Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech,
(I Have a Dream) which boosted public support for civil rights.
6. When did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
(December 10, 1964)
7. When and where was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. killed?
(date and name of motel in Memphis, TN)
Date: (April 4, 1968) Motel: (Lorraine Motel)
Website #2: http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/places/civil_rights_museum
8. A movement that turned the United States from a completely
(segregated) society into a mostly (integrated) one.
9. Life in (Tennessee) is nothing like it was before the Civil Rights Movement.
10. In 1991, the (National Civil Rights Museum) opened to the public; today it is one of the
most fascinating places to visit in the state.
11. Kings base philosophy was that of non-(violent) protest and resistance.
12. The museum explains that Martin Luther King was in Memphis in 1968 because of a
strike by (garbage workers).
13. The Civil Rights Museum used to be The (Lorraine) Motel.

Website #3: http://www.softschools.com/timelines/martin_luther_king_jr_timeline/58/

(This website is very important. You will use these seven questions I give you to create your
graphic organizer that displays the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of these questions
listed below will be repeated ones found above. Just write them again in the blank provided
below). Each event should look like this. (month day, year)
Event #1: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born
(January 15, 1929)
Event #2: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech
(August 28, 1963)
Event #3: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wins the Nobel Peace Prize
(December 10, 1964)
Event #4: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his Ive Been to the Mountaintop speech
(April 3, 1968)
Event #5: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is killed (assassinated) in Memphis, TN
(April 4, 1968)
Event #6: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday is declared a national holiday
(November 2, 1986)
Event #7: The Civil Rights Museum is opened in Memphis, TN
(September 28, 1991)
(Event #7 is not found on the third website, but it is discussed in the second website and is also
listed in your Social Studies textbook. We will further discuss this event before our field trip to
the National Civil Rights Museum. I am giving you the last event and date. All you must do is
copy this event and date into your graphic organizer!
***Now that the outline is completed, I want you to fill in this bubble map before we create our
graphic organizer on KidSpiration. After researching and exploring the life of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. think of FIVE words that describe him.
(Think about his character, what he stood for, and how he changed history).
Type one word that describes him in each colored bubble shown below.
I have given you an example if you get stuck! Good-luck!

Leader

Smart

Strong

Martin
Luther
King
was...

Brave

Dedicated

Creation of Graphic Organizer:

Now you and your partner are ready to create your graphic organizer.
Listen and follow along for instructions but here are the main requirements for this activity.
You and your partner will create ONE graphic organizer
You will include the seven events and dates from Website #3
1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born
2. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his I Have a Dream speech
3. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wins the Nobel Peace Prize
4. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives his Ive Been to the Mountaintop speech
5. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is killed (assassinated) in Memphis, TN
6. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday is declared a national holiday
7. The Civil Rights Museum is opened in Memphis, TN.
The date will go in the top bubble (rectangle) and then event will go under (circle)
**An example is pictured below,

REQUIRED GRADED PARTS:

7 events (labeled with correct date and event)

Correct title (The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
5 clipart images (one of which must be of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
4 color changes in the graphic organizer

**Try your best to be creative! Double check your spelling and grammar before printing.
Dont hesitate to ask for help along the way! Have fun and good-luck!