Teaching about the incredible Martin Luther King Jr to first and second graders is a fun and rich experience when using this Black History unit that integrates social studies, reading, writing, and craft activities. This 7-day unit is great to use while teaching students about black history, or any time of the year. This unit integrates social studies, reading, close reading, vocabulary development, a comprehension strategy (Determining Importance), phonics, writing, and art all in a 7-day unit