MLK March on Washington Button & Lesson Plan

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom button is a powerful symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a dream" speech, delivered from the Lincoln Memorial steps to a crowd of 200,000-300,000, was a pivotal moment in American history. The effects of the march were far-reaching, building momentum for the passage of landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Students will delve into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement by recreating a replica of the March on Washington button. This interactive lesson plan encourages students to explore, design, make, and share their own historical artifacts that illustrate significant aspects of the movement. Objectives: * Students will investigate the significance of this button. * Students will research and present why it is historically important. * Students will design, make, and share a historical artifact that represents Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy or illustrates a key aspect of the Civil Rights Movement. Lesson Plan and Activity: 1. Investigate: What is the significance of this button? * Present the button to students and ask them to research its historical importance. 2. Explore: Take Action * Provide students with copies of the button to wear, and have them plan/participate in an event/project/presentation to commemorate or recreate the march. 3. Design/Make/Share: Civil Rights Era Artifact * Challenge students to create a historical artifact that represents Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy or illustrates a key aspect of the Civil Rights Movement. Standards: * CCSS (Common Core State Standards) Materials Needed: * 3D Printer with two contrasting colors of filament OR * 2D Printer and Button Maker