Design for Change: A Dr. King Memorial

A Kai XR Adventure

About This Adventure

Immerse your students in history with Kai XR’s engaging, student-paced Learning Adventure designed to honor the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perfect for Black History Month or integration into social studies and ELA curricula, this ready-to-use lesson combines meaningful interactive elements with the development of critical 21st-century skills.

Kai XR’s interactive Adventure includes an informational reading passage, a virtual field trip, a creative makerspace challenge, and a reflective short-answer activity. These components spark deep discussions on justice, equality, and the transformative power of individual action—all while supporting social-emotional learning (SEL) in practical and inspiring ways.

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What Makes This Adventure A Must-Have?

This Learning Adventure combines historical insight with social-emotional learning (SEL) to encourage students to reflect on justice, equality, and their own potential to create positive change. Crafted as a self-paced activity, it empowers students to independently engage with historical content while honing critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. Teachers save valuable prep time with this ready-to-use lesson that seamlessly integrates into social studies and ELA curricula.

This Adventure Includes:

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Reading Passage

Students will delve into key moments of Dr. King's life, including the March on Washington, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his lasting legacy.

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Virtual Field Trip

Transport your students to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in D.C. without leaving your classroom. This immersive experience lets students explore the historical significance of this iconic site while listening to the powerful "I Have a Dream" speech.

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Makerspace Challenge

Foster creativity and problem-solving as students design a virtual monument honoring Dr. King’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.

Additional Information

Materials
We recommend students get started using a tablet or laptop/desktop. Students over 13 also have the option of using a VR headset such as a Meta Quest.
Time
30 minutes
National Standards*

*Kai XR accommodates state standards with paid school subscriptions.
Example: Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)

Elementary Level
3.11:
The student will explain the contributions of selected individuals to the United States, including those who fought for civil rights.

Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
D2.Civ.12.3-5: Explain how rules and laws change society and how people change rules and laws.

D2.Civ.13.3-5: Explain how policies are developed to address public problems.

D2.Civ.14.3-5: Illustrate historical and contemporary means of changing society.

D4.6.3-5: Draw on disciplinary concepts to explain the challenges people have faced and opportunities they have created, in addressing local, regional, and global problems at various times and places.

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Why Teachers Love This Adventure

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Teachers appreciate this Kai XR Adventure for its unique combination of historical exploration, skill-building, and creative expression. This pre-made lesson simplifies planning while delivering meaningful experiences for students.

More reasons why teachers love this adventure:

Engaging and Reflective

Fosters student reflection on justice, equality, and their own potential to inspire change.

Aligns with Standards

Supports national, such as Common Core, ISTE, and NCSS, and state standards for history, technology, and critical thinking.

Perfect for Independent Work

Self-paced activities encourage students to engage with the content at their own speed.

Skill-Building

Develops analysis, creativity, and communication skills through multimedia activities and writing prompts.

Try Our Dr. King Monument Adventure Today

Bring history to life and inspire the next generation of changemakers with this engaging lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will gain valuable skills while learning how one individual’s vision for equality changed the world.

Teachers enjoy their first five lessons free on Kai XR! Explore the Martin Luther King, Jr. Adventure and other engaging Learning Adventures designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding in your classroom.

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FAQs

1. What is the CREATE: A Dr. King Monument Learning Adventure?

This Kai XR Adventure takes students on a virtual journey to explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through reading passages, a virtual field trip, and a creative makerspace challenge.

2. How does this Adventure support social emotional learning (SEL)?

This Adventure encourages students to reflect on justice, equality, and the power of individuals to create change. Through activities like designing a virtual monument and analyzing historical milestones, students build empathy, critical thinking, and self-awareness—core components of social-emotional learning (SEL).

3. How can teachers and students access the Adventure?

Simply log in with Clever or Classlink for easy access. Teachers, once logged in, click on Add to My Adventures to make this Adventure yours.

4. Is this Adventure free for teachers?

Yes, teachers enjoy their first five lessons for free on Kai XR, including this Adventure and other engaging resources.. Paid school subscriptions provide additional access to state standards-aligned content.

5. What makes this Learning Adventure engaging for students?

The Adventure uses interactive multimedia content, hands-on activities, and real-world connections to immerse students in history, making learning both fun and meaningful.

6. What materials are needed for this Adventure?

Students can participate using tablets, laptops, or desktops. Students aged 13 and older can enhance their experience with VR headsets, such as a Meta Quest.

7. Why is this lesson great for Black History Month?

This Adventure highlights key moments from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and the Civil Rights Movement, helping students connect to themes of justice, equality, and social change. It’s ideal for fostering meaningful discussions during Black History Month.

8. Can this Adventure be adapted for other subjects?

Yes, while it focuses on history, this Adventure also touches on themes of civic understanding, equality, and social justice, making it suitable for social studies, literature, and character education lessons.

9. Is this Learning Adventure aligned to educational standards?

Yes, it aligns with national standards such as Common Core, ISTE, and NCSS standards, making it suitable for ELA, social studies, and technology-focused lessons. Additionally, this Adventure is compatible with state standards.

In memory of my sunshine, Ky(ra) G. Frazier. Love you to the moon and back.