MLK Day Math Project Grades 4-8

Do real math with real meaning. Move beyond simple coloring sheets and engage your older students with this Martin Luther King Jr. Math Project.

Designed for Grades 4-8, this “Hidden Class Gem” seamlessly integrates Social Studies into Mathematics. Students will analyze real historical data, solve geometry problems based on historical locations, and use logic to understand the magnitude of the Civil Rights movement.

What’s Inside This Interdisciplinary Unit? (9 Activities)

• Real-World Math Applications:

• Data Analysis & Graphing: Interpret data related to historical events.

• Geometry & Measurement: Contextual problems involving maps or distances of marches.

• Probability: Engaging activities connected to historical outcomes.

• Word Problems: Critical thinking questions that require reading comprehension.

• History Connection:

• Reflective Learning: Math questions that spark empathy and understanding of MLK’s legacy.

• Teacher Tools:

• Full Answer Keys: Easy grading for busy math teachers.

Why Middle School Teachers Love It:

• Rigorous: Respects the intelligence of older students with standard-aligned math concepts (not babyish).
• Cross-Curricular: The perfect way to celebrate MLK Day in a Math classroom without stopping the curriculum.
• No Prep: Just print and teach. Ideal for a sub day or a thematic unit.
• Engaging: Shows students how math applies to history and social justice.

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