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Martin Luther King Day | All About the Holidays

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video

The third Monday in January is a national holiday observing the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Learn more about this leader of the civil rights movement and about how we honor him today.

Skill: Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. (Focus on Jackie Robinson, MLK, Jr., Juliette Gordon Low, and Jimmy Carter in Unit 5 and Unit 6 of curriculum guide)

Georgia Standard: SS2H1

 

Jackie Robinson: Athlete and Activist

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video

Jackie Robinson was a sports hero who became a civil rights activist. When Jackie Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. Demonstrating skill as a professional baseball player and consistent dignity both on and off the field, Robinson became an advocate for civil rights, as well as a role model. This video is a part of a lesson plan including two primary source activities and a short video below: understand how Robinson rose to prominence, and explore the importance of courage in his life.

Skill: Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. (Focus on Jackie Robinson, MLK, Jr., Juliette Gordon Low, and Jimmy Carter in Unit 5 and Unit 6 of curriculum guide)

Georgia Standard: SS2H1

 

Georgia Stories: Juliette Gordon Low and the Birth of the Girl Scouts

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video

When Juliette Gordon Low found herself unprepared for what life brought her as an adult, she found a way to use her experiences to help young women better prepare for their futures. Called Daisy as a girl, Juliette Gordon was born into a well-to-do and loving family of privilege in Savannah. Prepared for life as a Victorian wife and mother, she was unsure of her own future when her childless marriage failed. Inspired by Sir Robert Baden-Powell who founded the Boy Scouts in England, Juliette Low started the organization known as the Girl Scouts at her home in Savannah.

Skill: Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. (Focus on Jackie Robinson, MLK, Jr., Juliette Gordon Low, and Jimmy Carter in Unit 5 and Unit 6 of curriculum guide)

Georgia Standard: SS2H1

 

Jimmy Carter reads The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video

Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, reads his book "The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer." Illustrated by Amy Carter. Published by Crown Publishers.Skill: Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. (Focus on Jackie Robinson, MLK, Jr., Juliette Gordon Low, and Jimmy Carter in Unit 5 and Unit 6 of curriculum guide)

Georgia Standard: SS2H1

 

Jimmy Carter Virtual Field Trip (Georgia Stories)

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Virtual Field Trip

The Jimmy Carter virtual field trip takes students on a journey through the remarkable life of James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. from his hometown experiences and early years through to his time as governor and president, into achievements post-presidency.

Skill: Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history. (Focus on Jackie Robinson, MLK, Jr., Juliette Gordon Low, and Jimmy Carter in Unit 5 and Unit 6 of curriculum guide)

Georgia Standard: SS2H1

 

Water Woes

Source: Georgia Aquarium

Resource Type: Lesson Plan

Students will examine the state of the Earth’s natural fresh water resources.

Skill: Explain that because of scarcity, people must make choices that result in opportunity costs.

Standard: SS2E1