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Lesson Plan: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X -- A Common Solution?

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  • Aug 14 2010 2:59 PM

    Kathyleen Bishop

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In this lesson, from Stanford University, students explore the ideological and political development of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X through primary source documents. They identify the various personal, social, and political factors that influenced Martin Luther King, Jr.'s and Malcolm X's leadership and come to understand the opposing philosophies and tactics of the two men, as well as areas in which their ideas converged.

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    Grade: 9 to 12

    Topics: History-Social Science, United States History

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Cooperative Learning; Discussions; Hands-on Learning