The Dream Lives On

The Dream Lives On

Is It Your Time
A Cross-Curricular Bulletin Board: Social Studies and Literature 

Standard: SS.5.2.10 2007

Roles of Citizens: Use a variety of information resources to identify and evaluate contemporary issues that involve civic responsibility, individual rights and the common good.

Objective:

• The students will explain how civic responsibilities were compromised and how it is has affected the common good.
• The students will create a dream for themselves that will serve the common good.

Materials:

-       Notebook paper, construction paper, blank white paper

-       Computers

-       Clouds (big/small)
     Passports

-       Markers
     Crayons
     Pencil
     Pen
     Scissors
     Glue

-       Books:

o   I have A Dream

o   Martin’s Big Words

o   Dream of Freedom

The Walk: Consists of 3  engaging stops, guided by a passport, to offer guidance, ensure safety and completion. 

-       Stop 1:  Myhistro : http://www.myhistro.com/my-events

o   This myhistro guides students through the most significant events from Martin Luther King and his followers protest.  This interactive sit encourages students to dig deeper. Myhistro brings Martin Luther King’s journey to life. 

-       Stop 2: Picture

o   This allows students to reflect on actual pictures taken during the Civil Rights Movement. Students are given six pictures taken from protests and rallies to study and reflect. This gives students the opportunity to reflect on their thoughts and feelings,

-       Stop 3: Cloud

o   The final stop focuses on Dr. King’s “I have a Dream Speech”.  To signify Dr. King’s impact, each student is asked to paint a small cloud the color of his or her skin. Let this cloud dry.  Once the cloud is dry, each student writes their dream on the cloud and places it on the big cloud.