MLK Day Integers: Funny Cartoons Negative Numbers KS3 | 25 Hilarious Word Problems + Images
Bring negative numbers to life with laughter this January!
25 Martin Luther King Jr. themed integer word problems specially adapted for UK KS3 students, each paired with a hilarious, full-colour cartoon image featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the most unexpected and funny costumes!
Perfect for teaching negative numbers in real-life contexts (temperature in °C, height/elevation in metres, debt/credit in £) while celebrating Black History Month and MLK Day in a joyful, memorable way.
Why Teachers Absolutely Love This Resource

100% aligned to KS3 Mathematics – negative numbers, real-world contexts, temperature, height above/below, financial situations
Zero/low preparation – print-and-go or use digitally (PDF + Google Slides version included)
Differentiated difficulty – perfect for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9
Full, clear answer key with step-by-step explanations
Respectful, positive & celebratory portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Excellent for MLK Day, Black History Month, sub cover, maths interventions, homework or fun Friday lessons

Why Students Can’t Stop Talking About It

25 laugh-out-loud cartoon images – Dr. King as a frozen penguin weatherman, clumsy lifeguard diving into a tiny pool, superhero bridge captain, mad scientist in the basement, goofy kangaroo banker and many more!
The funny visuals make negative numbers stick – students remember –21°C because they laughed at Dr. King shivering in a snow globe!
Turns “boring negative number word problems” into the most requested maths activity of the year
Helps students love maths instead of fearing signed numbers
Makes abstract concepts (positive/negative direction, opposites, zero reference points) feel concrete and hilarious

What’s Included

25 carefully adapted MLK-themed negative number word problems (UK version – °C, metres, £)
25 large, vibrant, ready-to-use cartoon images (one per problem)
Student worksheet versions (with & without images)
Google Slides digital version for interactive whiteboards / online learning
Full answer key
Ink-saving black & white printable option

Ideal for:

KS3 Negative Numbers unit
Martin Luther King Day maths lesson
Black History Month cross-curricular activity
Maths centres, early finishers, morning work, homework
Cover lessons that students will actually enjoy!

Make negative numbers unforgettable and bring joy to your MLK / Black History lessons.
Grab this crowd-pleaser before January sells out!