Digital projects to engage students in commemorating the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Use these examples of projects created by students to inspire student work to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
These multimedia projects were created by students using Wixie.
Making Comparisons
Students use a Venn diagram template to compare their character traits and experiences with those of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wixie Venn Diagram Template
News about Dr. King
Have students craft a newspaper article or newsletter to share what they have learned about an event in the life or Dr. King.
Inform Others with an eBook
Students create eBooks to inform others about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his role in the Civil Rights movement.
Civil Rights Pioneer Trading Cards
Research more about the people involved in the fight for Civil Rights and share your learning by creating an informational page that informs others. Print at trading card size and share with classmates and community.
Professional Portfolios
Students create a portfolio for a significant person in history to showcase this person’s contributions to the community and our life today.
Inspire to Action and Service
Many Americans commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. After learning about his work, prompt your studentes to commit to actions they can take to improve their community.
Empower Learners with a Choice Board
Use the MLK Day choice board in Wixie to transfer responsibility to students to determine how they would like to show their learning..
More ways teachers are using Wixie
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Honoring MLK
Celebrating Black History Month by honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Thurgood Marshall. @Tech4Learning @Canterbury_Wood pic.twitter.com/HKOrjbP7Xn
— Mrs. Crump (@MrsCrumpCWES) February 12, 2022 -
I Have a Dream Speech
Today we learned about Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech and applied them to our dreams through a Wixie project! pic.twitter.com/duJF6t9Anl
— Mrs. Hulme (@MrsHulme2) January 19, 2022 -
MLK Trading Cards
Making Wixie Trading Cards to highlight the contributions made by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. ?? pic.twitter.com/6t1yPMBZDS
— Mrs. Crump (@MrsCrumpCWES) January 27, 2020 -
How Do We Honor His Legacy?
Students using Wixie to create posters for MLK Day. #deshuskies #WeLoveWixie pic.twitter.com/lCLtJXeSa3
— DES Media Magic (@VerlichMj) January 16, 2019 -
I Have A Dream
Mrs. Walls extended her students� thinking using Wixie to show what their dream for the world would be. What would your dream be? @Tech4Learning pic.twitter.com/tCUT7E2OYw
— StenwoodES (@StenwoodES) January 24, 2020 -
Trading Cards
This teacher is a lifelong learner! Trying a new project today with the Ss. Making trading cards in Wixie to show our learning about Famous Americans. They loved it! @JBNLESPRINCIPAL @north_landing @WallaceNLES pic.twitter.com/dzsupf2YmG
— Kim Hewitt (@baseball4kim) January 25, 2019 -
Could You Be Like Dr. King?
Could you be like Dr.King? Thought provoking Wixie activity between grade 3 and K! Tech buddies rock! pic.twitter.com/ZqgxIin3wm
— Michele Gugliotta (@MichelelGugliot) January 14, 2015 -
King's Work and Values
2nd graders using Wixie for MLK Day posters.?? pic.twitter.com/PPlMvwZIKk
— DES Media Magic (@VerlichMj) January 13, 2017 -
Research the Civil Rights Movement
Fun morning with @AissenMrs 's students using databases and Wixie for Civil Rights research. @Tech4Learning #FutureReadyLibs pic.twitter.com/1ZWPsg6MfA
— Howard Media Center (@HOHSmedia) May 11, 2017 -
How I can make the world better?
Mrs. Katz's kindergartners writing about MLK on #wixie and how they can make the world better #parkavepride pic.twitter.com/6fdqxZSsfb
— Amanda Melican (@park_ave_stem) January 21, 2016 -
Comparing Qualities
Working with our K tech buddies to create a Wixie on how "we" are like Dr. MLK. #JVE #bcpslh pic.twitter.com/I12FGmnhgF
— Kellie Price (@kellprice14) January 13, 2015 -
Timelines
3rd made civil rights timeline in #Wixie. Discovered peaceful protest that effected economy & raised social awareness were successful. ???????
— Susie Harkey (@pvesmedia) December 5, 2015
