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Northern Illinois University

Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project: Teacher's Parlor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans centered around President Abraham Lincoln that helps students understand some important events in America's history. The purpose of the page is present some major themes in American history from mid...
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: James Speed (1812 1887)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Abraham Lincoln's friendship with James Speed and his term as Attorney General in the Lincoln Administration.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Joseph Hooker (1814 1879)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker's military career in the Civil War. Read excerpts of letters from Abraham Lincoln to Hooker concerning his conduct. Fun to read.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)

For Students 9th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 by Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of volume one of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, writings, and letters by Abraham Lincoln, as well as interpretative essays by historians.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library is an excellent repository of historical materials; however, the online offerings regarding Lincoln may change periodically. The resource does offer an interactive timeline of Lincoln's...
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This Nation

This nation.com: "Emancipation Proclamation" Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" which freed slaves.
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University of Michigan

Abraham Lincoln Association: The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Humanities Text Initiative allows you to search the complete works of Abraham Lincoln by document title or phrase/keyword search.
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Berwick Academy: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Produced by students, this illustrated history and timeline reveals the life and career of the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, resolutions, and letters written by Abraham Lincoln.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 5

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume five of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches and letters written by Abraham Lincoln during the beginning years of the Civil War.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 6

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume six of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines telegrams, writings, and messages to Congress by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 4th - 8th
A fun word search game with terms about Abraham Lincoln. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids try out this fun online crossword puzzle game about Abraham Lincoln. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches and the first three Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume four of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology focuses on debates four through seven of the infamous Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Abraham Lincoln for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of the United States. On this site, find out more about the life story of Mr. Lincoln.
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Abraham Lincoln [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of Abraham Lincoln itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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Wordville: President's Readings: Abraham Lincoln and His Cats

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a story about Abraham Lincoln and answer questions about it.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Abraham Lincoln.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States (1861-65), who preserved the Union during the American Civil War and brought about the emancipation of the...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Abraham Lincoln with this crossword. Crossword can either be printed out or filled out online as an interactive.
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Abraham Lincoln Online: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Lincoln's speech on March 4, 1865. Includes commentary on the speech by famous journalists of the period. From "Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln" edited by Roy P. Basler.

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