Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Unfinished Lincoln Memorial Interactive Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This interactive link provides both learners and teachers with historical insight to the symbolism behind the dramatic construction of one of our nation's greatest monuments. Site includes pictures of various moments in the construction...
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
Unit Plan
Other

Cyark: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC stands as a tribute to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. You can learn about this memorial structure through the exhibit and 3D explorer featured here.
Primary
Other

Ford's Theatre: Remembering Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ford's Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, has curated hundreds of artefacts from the night he was killed to the months of mourning that followed. Primary sources in this collection include newspaper articles, memorial...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Happy Birthday!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about celebrating Abraham Lincoln's birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Lincoln Boyhood Home

For Students 6th - 8th
This site focuses on the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln. "Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the site of the farm where Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years of his life, from the ages of 7 to 21."
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore

For Students 3rd - 8th
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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PBS

Pbs Interactive Map: Lincoln Statues Across the Country

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know there are over 200 statues and memorials of Lincoln in the United States? Click on each location to see a picture of the statue located there.
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Other

Henry Clay Memorial Foundation: Biography and Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Henry Clay Estate presents a biography and a timeline of important events in Clay's life. Other topics of interest: Henry Clay the Statesman, the Attorney, the Farmer, Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. Click on...
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Curated OER

Abraham Lincoln Statue

For Students 1st - 5th
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Lincoln Boyhood Home

For Students 9th - 10th
The 16th US President Abraham Lincoln grew up here from 1816 to 1830. The site features the foundation of the original cabin, a replica farm house, the gravesite of Lincoln's mother Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and a memorial building.
Interactive
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Mount Rushmore Facts and History

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides the history of Mount Rushmore with many interesting facts.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Mount Rushmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge granite sculpture that was created to celebrate 150 years of history in the United States of America. The giant sculptures are of (from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,...