Quest 3: Padlet

Introduction

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed around the third Monday of January each year, which is around King's birthday, January 15th.

King is one of only two people who are have a federal holiday honoring them. Why was he chosen for this distinction? You can learn more about why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. from the resources available in Plano ISD's database collection. The school's databases provide trustworthy and appropriate information.

Research Martin Luther King Jr. using the Plano ISD database resources. Find one interesting fact about King and share it on the Padlet board.

Padlet is an easy way to collaborate and share information.

Martin Luther King Jr. Resources

Pebble Go - Martin Luther King Jr. Biography

Kids InfoBits - Martin Luther King Jr. search results

World Book Encyclopedia - Martin Luther King Jr.

World Almanac for Kids - Martin Luther King Jr.

National Geographic Kids - Martin Luther King Jr.

Britannica School - Martin Luther King Jr.

Directions

1. After you have the fact that you want to share about Martin Luther King Jr. click on the Padlet below.

2. A box will pop up. Type your gamertag where it says "Title".

3. Click in the box where it says "Write something" and type in your fact and cite your source. Please remember to use your best spelling and grammar.

4. Click off the box. Your response will be pending approval. Once it has been approved by the moderator (me) it will show up on the Padlet and others will be able to read it.

5. Take a few minutes to check out some of the other facts that have been posted about Martin

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