Resources from NCSS Journals to help you teach about Martin Luther King Junior Day (January 15) and the civil rights movement.

The Meaning of Memory: Establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
Some memorable days in our nation's history are declared holidays, while others are considered days of remembrance. This article explores the process of establishing a holiday to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Newest Monument: Martin Luther King, Jr.

A Street Named for a King: A Lesson in the Politics of Place-Naming
As students use geospatial technology to discover streets named for Martin Luther King, Jr., they learn about politics and social power as well as geography.

The Rule of Law and Civil Disobedience: The Case Behind King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail
A class lesson on Walker v. Birmingham, the legal case related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest in Birmingham, can lead to a stimulating exploration of civil disobedience and its role in a democratic society

Children as Civic Agents during the Civil Rights Movement