Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore MLK’s extraordinary life, his leadership in the civil rights movement, and his lasting impact on American history. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to a unified and meaningful final product.
This research biography activity is a wonderful addition to any Black History Month celebration or social studies unit, helping students connect King’s messages of justice, equality, peace, and perseverance to the broader themes that continue to shape our world today.
Students will begin by researching Martin Luther King Jr. and gathering information about his background, accomplishments, and contributions to history. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product.
This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer (all provided in both PDF and editable Word document formats). It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, a Martin Luther King Jr. answer key, and an example of the final project.