MLK Project Gallery by Francis Parker Louisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect on Dr. King's work and legacy. At St. Francis, students from JK-8 have created projects while learning about Dr. King, the Civil Rights movement and how he work connects to us today. Take a look at the projects below, ask questions, leave comments and continue learning! en-us 2021-01-23 17:49:17 UTC 2023-03-03 20:13:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Kindergarten - Our Friend, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117260043 Click here for the presentation.
Kindergarten students talked about Dr. King and the some of his qualities that they admired most.  What are some of Dr. King's qualities that you admire? Put your answers in the comments below! ]]> 2021-01-23 17:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117260043 The Kindergarten read Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117268221 2021-01-23 17:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117268221 First Grade - Our Dreams can change the world FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117287022 Click here for the presentation. 
First grade students talked about Dr. King's dream and fight for a better world.  What dream do you have for a better world? Put your ideas in the comments below! ]]> 2021-01-23 18:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117287022 I Have a Dream (Illustrated by Kadir Nelson) FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117303929 2021-01-23 18:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117303929 Second Grade - He Had a Dream FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117324384 Click here for the presentation.
The Second grade preformed a song about Dr. King in their music class.  What are some of your favorite songs about Dr. King and the Civil Rights movement?  Or what songs inspire you to change the world?  Put them in the comments below! ]]> 2021-01-23 18:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117324384 Fourth Grade - Dr. King's practice of nonviolence FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117359731 Click here for the presentation
Fourth grade students had a discussion about Dr. King's philosophy and practice of nonviolent protest.  "True pacifism,” or “nonviolent resistance,” King wrote, is “a courageous confrontation of evil by the power of love."  Why do you think that it is courageous or brave to chose love and peace over evil and hate? Put your answers in the comments below! ]]> 2021-01-23 19:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117359731 Fifth Grade - America Thanks You FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117373296 Click here for website
Inspired by Dr. King's fight for human dignity, many have pushed for the rights of immigrants in the United States. Our Fifth grade researched a person who immigrated to the United States and wrote about their impact.  Why do you think Dr. King's work inspired activists to fight for immigration rights? Put your ideas in the comments below!  ]]> 2021-01-23 19:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117373296 Middle School Morning Meeting FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117396925 Click here to watch the Middle School Student Council's remarks on Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. ]]> 2021-01-23 19:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117396925 Eighth Grade - Social Justice Heroes FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117434841 Click here for the Eighth grade presentation.
There are so many brave people that have been overlooked in the fight for civil rights.  The Eighth grade presented on some people that they want the world to know about.  Who are some Civil Rights and Social Justice heroes that you admire? Put your answers in the comments below?]]> 2021-01-23 20:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1117434841 Lower School Student Council - A reading of the book We March FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1123882060 Click here to watch the Lower School's reading of We March by Shane W. Evans.  After listening to book, think about the following questions, answer them in the chat below!  What are some ways people prepared to march in book?  Why where they marching?  Have you been to a march lately?  What were you marching for? ]]> 2021-01-25 19:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1123882060 Kids think about Art and Race FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124091805 Take a look at the video below, shared by Ms. R. The video has a lot of great questions to think about, including this one:  Has there been a time that you wished you could change something at home, school, or in your neighborhood? What artwork would you make to create change?  Put your answers in the comments below! ]]> 2021-01-25 20:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124091805 Third and Fourth Grade - Lois Mailou Jones - An Artist Study FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124152062 Click here for the presentation.
The Third and Fourth grade studied the work of Lois Mailou Jones, a Black artist who was shut out of major art institutions and found her way into the art world on her own terms.  What is something you learned from Ms. Jones' story? How can you help advocate (or stand up for) for people who are ignored or shut out? Put your answers in the comments below! 

]]> 2021-01-25 20:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124152062 Kid President - The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124177284
  • What do you think Dr. King would be most proud to see?
  • What do you think he would be most disappointed by?
  • Do you think he would approve of the way we treat one another today? Why or why not?
    • Put your answers in the comments below! 

    ]]>     2021-01-25 20:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124177284     Speak up with Christian Robinson FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124191031 Everyone has the power to create change.  How can you turn your anger into action? ]]> 2021-01-25 20:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124191031 A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech that Changed a Nation FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124197775 2021-01-25 21:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1124197775 What is Race? FrancisParkerLouisville https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1161277526 Click here to see presentations on race, created by the Seventh grade humanities classes.  You will find videos and presentations geared towards younger students talking about what race actually is.  Share what you learned in the comments below! ]]> 2021-02-03 22:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/FrancisParkerLouisville/h7q82kdvf6brfv8h/wish/1161277526