Martin Luther King Jr for Kids is a short documentary and overview about the great civil rights leader. Together we will learn about the monumental impact he had and still has throughout the world. MLK – They are three letters representing the Civil Rights movement in America during the 1950s and 1960s. Of course, the letters belong to the name- Martin Luther King Jr. Nearly everyone has heard of this Civil Rights leader, but many people do not know the journey of his life. They see him as the person honored on the 3rd Monday in January each year, giving a day off from school or work. However, there is much more to be known about this great leader, including his early life, education, religious background, civil rights activities, and much more. To download an accompanying FREE lesson plan about Martin Luther King Jr please visit us at: learnbright.org/lessons/social-studies/martin-luther-king-jr/ We hope you enjoy! Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: www.youtube.com/LearnBright Website: learnbright.org/ *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Social Studies lesson plans: learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=social-studies #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK