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Scholastic

Abraham Lincoln: A Time Line Research Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Though Abraham Lincoln's life was tragically cut short, it was filled with accomplishments and inspiring moments that continue to influence American democracy. Explore the ways the 16th president of the United States made his way from a...
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K12 Reader

Abraham Lincoln Bio Poem

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Everyone knows about Abraham Lincoln as a historical figure, but what was he like as a person? Young historians complete a biopoem about Lincoln, including his character traits, his relationships, his fears, and his needs.
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Curated OER

Abraham Lincoln

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Abraham Lincoln. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this biography worksheet, students read a one page factual story about Abraham Lincoln. Students then answer 7 questions about the story.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Interactive
Curated OER

Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this social studies and biography worksheet, student read a short selection and look at a picture of Abraham Lincoln. They use the information to answer 5 online multiple choice questions.
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Curated OER

Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Lincoln: A Photobiography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read Lincoln: A Photobiography by Russell Freedman. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the life of Abraham Lincoln, including, but not limited to, the Civil War. Included are reading, art, math,...
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Celebrate Abe Lincoln: A Primary Timeline Activity

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore the qualities possessed by Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students create a timeline of events that shows why Abraham Lincoln could overcome obstacles to be come President. Learners create a book and...
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Curated OER

Picture Lincoln

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze Alexander Gardner's photograph of Abraham Lincoln and complete related activities. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students describe Abraham Lincoln as he is presented in Gardner's photograph. Students read a biography...
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Curated OER

Presidents' Day

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students investigate George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other American Presidents. They complete a Webquest, take a virtual tour of Mount Vernon, answer discussion questions, and evaluate newspaper articles about the current president.
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The Soundtrack of One's Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students gather important information about a historical figure. They write a short biography, including illustrations. Students collect songs from the time period when the person lived. They create a play list in iTunes. Students...
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Curated OER

Honoring Neighborhood Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Read biographies and use the internet to research stories of courage.Young writers compare and contrast characteristics that societies value. They write reports about their family and community's heroes.
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I Knew Him When

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the life of Abraham Lincoln and write a first-person account from the viewpoint of someone who knew him. They develop a timeline of Lincoln's life, research a particular period of his life, and write a first-person...
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Curated OER

Civil War Leaders

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore leaders of the Civil War. In this history instructional activity, 5th graders use picture puzzles, vocabulary, worksheets, WebQuest, a Venn Diagram and role play activities in order to learn who the Civil War...
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Ambitiousness

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research Abraham Lincoln and explore the ambition he had in life. After examining a penny, students list the contributions that Lincoln made to America. Individually, they write a goal they wish to accomplish. Students are...
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The Soundtrack of One's Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a historical person and the time in which he/she lived. They write a biography including images and at least four songs from the time period in which the person lived.
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Defenders of Justice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. For this racism and justice lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the biographies...
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Documents and Symbols and American Freedom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete a unit of lessons on the documents, symbols, and famous people involved in the founding of the U.S. government. They create a personal bill of rights, write a found poem, design a flag, conduct research, and role-play...
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Our Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students explore community helpers in order to explain how they fit into their community and the world.
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Our Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students identify important aspects of community and culture that strengthen relationships. They discuss pictures of national symbols.
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The White House or Bust: How Americans Elect Their President

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students explain the presidential duties and who is eligible to run for president. In this The White House or Bust article, students complete a map of the electoral college. In addition students analyze historical campaign posters....
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Curated OER

History: Fact of Fiction?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find a historial novel online and distinguish between fiction and nonfiction books. They research three historical events related to their novel and write a letter to a figure from their novel's time period.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Abraham Lincoln's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
What can one say about what many average American citizens and American historians consider to be the finest president we have ever had? Abraham Lincoln has long been endeared in the hearts of all of humankind-including those southerners...