This set of Martin Luther King Jr. worksheets contains two versions, so you can use the version that's closest to the grade level you teach or use both based on the individual reading levels of the students in your class. Here's what you'll find:
- Reading Passage: "Martin Luther King Jr.: A Man With a Dream," covering that life and legacy of MLK.
- Version A: Grades 3-5, Lexile Level 700-900L
- Version B: Grades 6-8, Lexile Level 850-1000L
- Glossary: Grade-level appropriate vocabulary and definitions to help students better understand the passage.
- Worksheets: KWL, timeline, and reflection (Version A); important events chart, Venn diagram, "Iconic Influences" response (Version B).
These activities pair with the following videos:
Discover Italy’s natural wonders and cultural treasures! In this fun worksheet, you'll:
- Learn what makes a stratovolcano, why Mount Vesuvius is famous, and how Naples shaped pizza history.
- Locate Italy on a map.
- Color a pizza.
- Identify shapes.
Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of creatures of Halloween! This BBC playlist explores the mysterious lives of wolves, bats, spiders, and owls, revealing the fascinating hunting strategies, survival journeys, and unique ecosystems that make them so captivating. Perfect for a spooky science lesson or a deep dive into the animal kingdom's more shadowy inhabitants.
Embark on an epic adventure with this playlist all about the modern wonders of the world! Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza, walk along the Great Wall of China, explore the ancient city of Petra, and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu. From the towering ruins of Chichén Itzá to the iconic Colosseum and the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal, each video brings history to life and shows why these places are so incredible
In The Role of One Rudimentary Battery in Transforming the World, narrator Michael Mosley uncovers the story of the first battery. It begins with a letter in 1800 with simple instructions from Italian scientist Alessandro Volta on how to make an artificial torpedo fish, and ends in a classroom where Hans Christian Oersted took it one step further, noticing how the battery current created magnetic fields. The electric telegraph and using steam power weren’t far behind, transforming the world as we knew it. This video is excerpted from BBC's The Story of Science, in which Michael Mosley takes an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society's historical path.
In Wolves Prowling in the Alps, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how thermal imaging cameras are used to track a pack of wolves searching for prey around the mountain village of Abruzzo in Italy. They spot red deer, but their hunt is interrupted by human activity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Hannibal’s Invasion: From Alps to Annihilation, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Carthaginian general Hannibal wanted to assert Carthage as the dominant power in the region. He marched through Spain and over the Alps to attack Italy from the north. During the second Punic War, Hannibal led the slaughter of more than 50,000 men during the Battle of Cannae, which left a lasting trauma on the Romans. But there was one Roman general, Scipio, who incorporated Hannibal’s tactics into his approach. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In Rome vs. Carthage, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Rome grew increasingly confident as it expanded and developed. In the Mediterranean, Carthage was a great commercial power. As Rome sought to expand its territory beyond Italy, it came into direct conflict with Carthage and its trade empire. The Punic Wars started with a battle on the island of Sicily. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Legend of Romulus and Remus, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores Rome’s humble beginnings, and how the legend of two brothers, Romulus and Remus, shaped the city. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Go Jetters Mount the Matterhorn, the Go Jetters crew learns about the Matterhorn, a mountain that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the mountain’s height, position, and cloud formations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Visit Venice, the Go Jetter crew learns how the city was built on water. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how the city was built and how people move from place to place when there are no streets, but canals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters on Fiery Mount Etna, the Go Jetters crew travels to Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy — one of the world’s biggest and most active volcanoes. Learn how cracks in the Earth’s crust let magma escape, turning into lava when it erupts. Find out how the ash from eruptions helps plants grow, making Mount Etna’s slopes perfect for vineyards. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
This set of Martin Luther King Jr. worksheets contains two versions, so you can use the version that's closest to the grade level you teach or use both based on the individual reading levels of the students in your class. Here's what you'll find:
- Reading Passage: "Martin Luther King Jr.: A Man With a Dream," covering that life and legacy of MLK.
- Version A: Grades 3-5, Lexile Level 700-900L
- Version B: Grades 6-8, Lexile Level 850-1000L
- Glossary: Grade-level appropriate vocabulary and definitions to help students better understand the passage.
- Worksheets: KWL, timeline, and reflection (Version A); important events chart, Venn diagram, "Iconic Influences" response (Version B).
These activities pair with the following videos:
Discover Italy’s natural wonders and cultural treasures! In this fun worksheet, you'll:
- Learn what makes a stratovolcano, why Mount Vesuvius is famous, and how Naples shaped pizza history.
- Locate Italy on a map.
- Color a pizza.
- Identify shapes.
Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of creatures of Halloween! This BBC playlist explores the mysterious lives of wolves, bats, spiders, and owls, revealing the fascinating hunting strategies, survival journeys, and unique ecosystems that make them so captivating. Perfect for a spooky science lesson or a deep dive into the animal kingdom's more shadowy inhabitants.
Embark on an epic adventure with this playlist all about the modern wonders of the world! Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid of Giza, walk along the Great Wall of China, explore the ancient city of Petra, and uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu. From the towering ruins of Chichén Itzá to the iconic Colosseum and the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal, each video brings history to life and shows why these places are so incredible
In The Role of One Rudimentary Battery in Transforming the World, narrator Michael Mosley uncovers the story of the first battery. It begins with a letter in 1800 with simple instructions from Italian scientist Alessandro Volta on how to make an artificial torpedo fish, and ends in a classroom where Hans Christian Oersted took it one step further, noticing how the battery current created magnetic fields. The electric telegraph and using steam power weren’t far behind, transforming the world as we knew it. This video is excerpted from BBC's The Story of Science, in which Michael Mosley takes an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society's historical path.
In Wolves Prowling in the Alps, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how thermal imaging cameras are used to track a pack of wolves searching for prey around the mountain village of Abruzzo in Italy. They spot red deer, but their hunt is interrupted by human activity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Hannibal’s Invasion: From Alps to Annihilation, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Carthaginian general Hannibal wanted to assert Carthage as the dominant power in the region. He marched through Spain and over the Alps to attack Italy from the north. During the second Punic War, Hannibal led the slaughter of more than 50,000 men during the Battle of Cannae, which left a lasting trauma on the Romans. But there was one Roman general, Scipio, who incorporated Hannibal’s tactics into his approach. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In Rome vs. Carthage, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains how Rome grew increasingly confident as it expanded and developed. In the Mediterranean, Carthage was a great commercial power. As Rome sought to expand its territory beyond Italy, it came into direct conflict with Carthage and its trade empire. The Punic Wars started with a battle on the island of Sicily. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Legend of Romulus and Remus, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores Rome’s humble beginnings, and how the legend of two brothers, Romulus and Remus, shaped the city. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Go Jetters Mount the Matterhorn, the Go Jetters crew learns about the Matterhorn, a mountain that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the mountain’s height, position, and cloud formations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Visit Venice, the Go Jetter crew learns how the city was built on water. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how the city was built and how people move from place to place when there are no streets, but canals. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters on Fiery Mount Etna, the Go Jetters crew travels to Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy — one of the world’s biggest and most active volcanoes. Learn how cracks in the Earth’s crust let magma escape, turning into lava when it erupts. Find out how the ash from eruptions helps plants grow, making Mount Etna’s slopes perfect for vineyards. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.