Martin Luther King Day Webquests

This Webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on society. This is a fun lesson for technology classes or history classes.

The lesson includes teacher and student resources (including links to videos), the student handout and an answer key. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.

This is a great lesson to leave with a sub too!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

• WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

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Martin Luther King Day is in January and Black History Month is in February. Perhaps, you will find this webquest on Martin Luther King Jr. of value to use with your students. Comprehension questions as well as additional links/extension activities are included.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Martin Luther King Jr. A Biographical Play: Learn about this important civil rights leader who worked for equality in non-violent ways. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned a world where the color of your skin did not determine a person’s value and civil rights! He was also a excellent orator whose " I Have a Dream Speech" is probably his most famous. Using this Reader's Theater Script, part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show series of plays, your students will have fun acting out the parts and learning about the life of Martin Luther King Jr., as they pretend to be in the audience of Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. There are 10 audience informational questioners, a Did You Know? section of additional facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension questions, vocabulary(which are highlighted in the play), additional links and the key.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229923?st=0639696b9d73a7f472ee8bcb777009ab</a>

2. Can you name some famous African Americans who contributed to our country in arts,music, civil rights, sports, literature, politics,science and technology? There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with several extension activities, a key and lots of additional links of interest. Black History Month, A Webquest

3. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this informative play. Comprehension questions, a Did you Know? section, a Teacher Page with links, extension activities and a key are also included.Part of Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Tuskegee Airmen, A Reader's Theater Script

4. Bessie Coleman:

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Bessie Coleman, Aviator! A Reader's Theater Script

5. Harriet Tubman: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Harriet Tubman, ex-slave who became the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Union Spy and women's suffrage advocate. The fun/informative play uses the format of Harriet Tubman being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show and the studio audience asks questions about her life and contributions. Great for Black History Month,unit on the Civil War,or Women's History Month. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key.

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Harriet-Tubman-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229725

6. Marian Anderson: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marian Anderson, one of the most important singers of the 20th century. Anderson also played an important role in overcoming prejudice toward African American artists. In 1955, she was the first African American to sing at the New York Metropolitan Opera.Marian Anderson, A Reader's Theater Script

7. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Rosa Parks.Rosa, called the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", helped to change the way things were ... a bus ride home from work. The fun/informative play uses the format of Rosa Parks being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about her life and contributions. Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Rosa-Parks-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229838

8. Frederick Douglass: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Frederick-Douglass-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229776

Martin Luther King Day is in January and Black History Month is in February. Perhaps, you will find this webquest on Martin Luther King Jr. of value to use with your students. Comprehension questions as well as additional links/extension activities are included.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Martin Luther King Jr. A Biographical Play: Learn about this important civil rights leader who worked for equality in non-violent ways. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned a world where the color of your skin did not determine a person’s value and civil rights! He was also a excellent orator whose " I Have a Dream Speech" is probably his most famous. Using this Reader's Theater Script, part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show series of plays, your students will have fun acting out the parts and learning about the life of Martin Luther King Jr., as they pretend to be in the audience of Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. There are 10 audience informational questioners, a Did You Know? section of additional facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension questions, vocabulary(which are highlighted in the play), additional links and the key.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229923?st=0639696b9d73a7f472ee8bcb777009ab</a>

2. Can you name some famous African Americans who contributed to our country in arts,music, civil rights, sports, literature, politics,science and technology? There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with several extension activities, a key and lots of additional links of interest. Black History Month, A Webquest

3. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this informative play. Comprehension questions, a Did you Know? section, a Teacher Page with links, extension activities and a key are also included.Part of Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series. Tuskegee Airmen, A Reader's Theater Script

4. Bessie Coleman:

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Bessie Coleman, Aviator! A Reader's Theater Script

5. Harriet Tubman: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Harriet Tubman, ex-slave who became the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Union Spy and women's suffrage advocate. The fun/informative play uses the format of Harriet Tubman being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show and the studio audience asks questions about her life and contributions. Great for Black History Month,unit on the Civil War,or Women's History Month. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key.

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Harriet-Tubman-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229725

6. Marian Anderson: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marian Anderson, one of the most important singers of the 20th century. Anderson also played an important role in overcoming prejudice toward African American artists. In 1955, she was the first African American to sing at the New York Metropolitan Opera.Marian Anderson, A Reader's Theater Script

7. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Rosa Parks.Rosa, called the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement", helped to change the way things were ... a bus ride home from work. The fun/informative play uses the format of Rosa Parks being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about her life and contributions. Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Rosa-Parks-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229838

8. Frederick Douglass: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Frederick-Douglass-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6229776

Are you struggling to find an engaging activity for MLK Day? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be motivated to learn? Then download this Martin Luther King Jr Research Activity - Black History Month Independent Work resource! This EDITABLE and comprehensive research project allows students to learn about MLK Jr's early life, achievements, civil rights activism, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and more! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, this individual or team-building activity is perfect for the week before or after MLK Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Dr King with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats) - text boxes ready to go!
• Same WebQuest in an editable form
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Reflection Questions
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated to learn? Then download this Bundle Dr Martin Luther Kind Jr Activities!

➟ A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

➟ The WebQuest is editable

TRIVIA GAMES

These small-group or full-class activities will help your students learn about Dr King in a fun and interactive manner. This resource comes with 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

WEBQUEST

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Dr King with this high-quality, no-prep resource! Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

➟ This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• An editable version of the WebQuest
• Instructions, reflection questions, & answer key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• To learn about Dr King's life
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you struggle to find activities that motivate your students to learn about famous people for Black History Month? Then download this BUNDLE Martin Luther King Activities and Bulletin Board for Black History Month! Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with this WebQuest! You can honor and celebrate the holiday with this bulletin board featuring 20 low-ink posters of quotes along with 4 interactive posters. Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, and perfect for individuals and teams, your students will learn about Dr King's life, achievements, and more.

WebQuest - EDITABLE!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Dr King with this high-quality, no-prep resource! Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning, your students are guaranteed to learn more about Dr King!

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day is with this interactive bulletin board featuring 20 low ink mini-posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts. No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

➟ This resource contains:

• 20 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
• Title Page
• Brief Biography
• 4 reflection mini-posters
• BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Same WebQuest in an editable format
• Instructions & Answer Key & Live links
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

➟ How you can use this resource:

• Meaningful homework
• Sub-plans
• Pre-teach a lesson on MLK or Black History Month

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• Winter Holidays Around the World 3 Trivia Games with Handout

Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated? Then download this BUNDLE Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Bulletin Board Set! They will also enjoy interacting with the bulletin board that will brighten your room.

➟ A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

➟ The WebQuest is editable

TRIVIA GAMES

These small-group or full-class activities will help your students learn about Dr King in a fun and interactive manner. This resource comes with 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day is with this interactive bulletin board featuring 20 low-ink mini-posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts. No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

WEBQUEST

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Dr King with this high-quality, no-prep resource!Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

➟This resource includes:

• 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• 20 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
• Title Page
• Brief Biography
• 4 reflection mini-posters
• BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• An editable version of the WebQuest
• Instructions, reflection questions, & an answer key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

➟How to use this resource:

• To learn about Dr King's life

• For a classroom party

• For sub plans

• When your students need a 'brain break'

• And more!

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Martin Luther King Activity WebQuest
• Martin Luther King Bulletin Board with Reflections
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• Winter Holidays Around the World BULLETIN BOARD
• Winter Holidays BUNDLE with WebQuest, Trivia Games, & Bulletin Board
• Winter Holidays Around the World 3 Trivia Games with Handout

Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans Middle School Social Studies and ELA Activities! These 5 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Memorial Day!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

➟ Martin Luther King Day WebQuest - Students will learn all about MLK's life, his activism, and the profound effect he had on our country

➟ Valentine's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about this lovely holiday's history and the stories behind our customs

➟ St Patrick's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about St Patrick himself and the history behind the traditions

➟ Easter WebQuest - Students will learn all about both the history and modern customs associated with this holiday

➟ Memorial Day WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as modern and local activities and events

➟Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

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Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for ELA, Social Studies, and History resource! These 10 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Memorial Day!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

• Halloween WebQuest - Learn the history and traditions of this fun holiday
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• Kwanzaa WebQuest - Students will learn all about this annual celebration of African-American culture
• Christmas WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as enjoy finding all sorts of fun trivia about this international holiday
• Martin Luther King Day WebQuest - Students will learn all about MLK's life, his activism, and the profound effect he had on our country
• Valentine's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about this lovely holiday's history and the stories behind our customs
• St Patrick's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about St Patrick himself and the history behind the traditions
• Easter WebQuest - Students will learn all about both the history and modern customs associated with this holiday
• Memorial Day WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as modern and local activities and events
• Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

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• Wildfire WebQuest
• Endangered Animal WebQuest
• Global Warming/Climate Change WebQuest
• Nuclear Energy, Global Warming and Climate Change WebQuests BUNDLE