Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn about the March on Washington, the importance of this march, and the role Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. played in the march.

Focus Questions:

What events made up the Civil Rights movement?

Why did important Civil Rights figures think a change needed to be made?

Why is it important to treat people equally?

What did people and the government do to help create equality?

March on Washington

Welcome Back, Students!

In our lesson today we will learn about what the March on Washington was. King gave his famous “I Have a Dream" speech at the gathering, inspiring Americans to strive for a world where black and white children could play together in peace.

In your journal: Print the notes page and complete it as you go through the slides. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal.

March on Washington Notes

View the slideshow below to learn more about The March on Washington and what impact it had on equality for all!

Interactive

In your journal: Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. As you learn the words, add them to the table created in lesson 2.

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

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