These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about Martin Luther King Jr. Decades after his death, King’s nonviolent struggle for equality and justice remains highly relevant to today’s students and teachers. The free lessons and activities below provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about King, from a simple word search for younger learners to thought-provoking, in-depth lesson plans for middle and high school students.
By Diana Restifo
last updated January 14, 2026