No Prep Sub Plans: Martin Luther King Jr-Research + Group Project-4th-8th Grade

Looking for an engaging, no-prep history lesson your students can complete independently or with a substitute teacher? This Martin Luther King Jr.: Leader of the Civil Rights Movement resource is a ready-to-use research project + graphic organizer designed for Grades 4–8.
Students explore Dr. King’s life, leadership, and legacy while building essential research and writing skills.

What’s Included:
- Teacher Directions (Simple & Sub-Friendly)
- Student Research Questions
- Curated Online Resources (No Login Required)
- Hall of Fame Profile Graphic Organizer
- Color + Black & White Versions (print-friendly)

Students will:
- Research Dr. King’s early life, achievements, challenges, and legacy
- Learn about key events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, March on Washington, and “I Have a Dream” speech
- Organize their thinking using a structured graphic organizer
- Create a Hall of Fame profile explaining why Dr. King is one of America’s most influential leaders
- Identify and share a surprising fact

Perfect For:
- Sub Plans
- U.S. History Units
- Civil Rights Movement Lessons
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities
- Emergency Lessons
- Independent or Group Work

Why Teachers Love This:
- No prep required – print and go
- Clear, structured format students can follow independently
- Designed specifically for substitute teachers
- Engaging final product students enjoy creating