Dr. King, Honi, and Me
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Dr. King, Honi, and Me


Lesson Summary:

Through this unconventional holiday mash-up, students will delve into the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Honi Ha-Magel in order to gain new insights into the holidays of MLK Day and Tu B’Shevat. Using art as the vehicle for reflection and expression, students will then explore the relationship among their values, their actions and their impact on future generations.



Aims

  • Students will be able to explain the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King and Honi Ha-Magel, and the relationship to MLK Day and Tu B’Shevat. 
  • Students will be able to reflect on the meaning of legacy and express the relationship between their values, their actions and their impact on future generations. 
  • Students will be able to identify key values that are important to them and use their reflections to create a piece of art that shares their personal legacy.

Be Inspired:The ideas included are offered as starting points as you and your students explore, discover and live the lessons. Be sure to elicit and encourage student and parent participation, consistently reinforcing the value being addressed. Allow lessons to authentically develop and change based on engagement and interests.


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