Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: I have a Dream- Martin Luther King

Content Area: Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 2nd Grade

Content Standard Addressed: SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures
in Georgia history.

Technology Standard Addressed: 3-Knowledge Constructor

Selected Technology Tool: BrainPop

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/biographies/martinlutherkingjr/

Type of Instructional Software:

☐ Drill and Practice ☒ Tutorial ☐ Simulation ☐ Instructional Game ☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

☒ Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
☐ Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
☐ Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
☐ Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
☒ Accessible to students beyond the school day
☒ Accessible via mobile devices
☒ Multiple languages
☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☒ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

☐ Level 1: Awareness ☐ Level 2: Exploration ☒ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

For students hard of hearing we could put captions on. Students can use headphones to listen to the video.
The video also comes in different languages if needed.
Lesson idea implementation: The standard states, “The student will read about and describe the
lives of historical figures in Georgia History.” The historical figure that we will be focusing on is
Martin Luther King. The lesson will start out with watch the BrainPop video on Martin Luther King.
After, watching the video as a class we will discuss and listen to his “I Have a Dream” speech. The
students then will write their own “I Have a Dream” speech.
The students will use a fill-in-the-blanks worksheet to write their speeches and imitate the
form and content of Dr. King’s speech. Once the students finish writing their speech, they will peer
edit their work with a partner. Once their speeches have been edited, the students will use

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technology to share their speech with the class. The can record it, make a video, or use a
PowerPoint. The students will be able to choose what type of technology they want to use to
present. Their product will be the student presenting their own speech. I will provide feedback as
the students work by walking around and observing the students. I will have a chart with the entire
student on it and will make sure they are hitting all of the key points. I will also provide feedback
after the students present their speech.
Reflective Practice: I think this lesson would impact students learning by giving them an opportunity to truly
understand what Dr. King’s speech meant and how it changed the lives of many. I could extend this lesson by
posting the students work to the class blog or by having the students present their speech to other classes in
the school.

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