Build Dr. King's Podium Challenge

Build Dr. King's Podium Challenge - MLK STEAM Project for Kids

30-60 minutes
Ages 6-12
0
0 of 2 steps need adult

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Binder Clips
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About This Project

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by building a podium strong enough to hold one of history's greatest speakers! This engaging STEAM challenge combines civil rights history with hands-on engineering as kids learn about Dr. King's peaceful protests and powerful speeches while constructing their own podium structure. Can you create something worthy of the 'I Have a Dream' speech?

This project is perfect for:
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • STEAM Engineering Challenges
  • Civil Rights Education
  • History Learning Projects
  • Character Building Activities
STEAM Art History Time Machine Engineering Black History MLK Day Indoor Group Project Problem Solving Building Challenge Construction Site Historical Figures Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Engineering Basics

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