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Content Standard Addressed: SS1H1 Read about and describe the life of historical figures in American
history. a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman),
Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea
(exploration), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver
(science), and Ruby Bridges (civil rights).
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/martinlutherkingjr/
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Instructional Software
from BrainPop. Students will be asked to remember one new fact about MLK. After the video the teacher will
list the new ideas presented by the students. Each fact will be assigned to each student in the class. The
teacher will assist the students in creating a podcast about MLK.
Students will be divided into groups according to the famous person they select. The group will research
their famous person, using a BrainPop video and other resources. The group will present their information
selecting the delivery mode of their choice.
Reflective Practice:
To move this activity to a LoTi 5, the teacher could publish the podcasts and other presentations to the
classroom website. The final projects could also be shared during Morning Newscast.
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