MLK Birmingham Jail Key

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This Birmingham Jail Key replica serves as a classroom manipulative for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month celebrations. The artifact inspires students to reflect on the prolonged struggle and sacrifices made by individuals involved in the Civil Rights Movement. One lesson idea involves using the key as a Mystery Artifact, where students take on the role of historical experts and research the significance and historical value of the object. They must uncover the connection between the key and Martin Luther King Jr., and then explore the importance of the Letter from Birmingham Jail. Watching Antiques Roadshow, American Pickers, or Pawn Stars can serve as templates for class presentations. Further discussion may lead to the topic of nonviolent civil disobedience. This object is a replica of a historical artifact, and its purpose is to educate students about the Civil Rights Movement. Its significance lies in its connection to Martin Luther King Jr. and the Letter from Birmingham Jail. The key is an example of artifacts created for Design Challenge - MLK 2017 on designmaketeach.com. For more information on the Birmingham Jail Key, visit szmarkman.zenfolio.com or en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_from_Birmingham_Jail. To contribute a more accurate model or improve this text description, leave a comment or contact @DesignMakeTeach on Twitter.