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Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University: Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Northern Illinois University provides audio, visual, and text documents about Abraham Lincoln's Illinois years. You can search historical themes that relate to Lincoln and a biography of Lincoln. The site offers both primary and...
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Other

Abraham Lincoln Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a list of websites that contain biographical information, places to visit, photo tours of historical places associated with Lincoln, and the text to some of Lincoln's famous speeches and writings.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress takes an in-depth look into the life of Abraham Lincoln through the use of Alfred Whital Stern's collection of Lincoln memorabilia. View letters written by Lincoln as well as various objects from his life....
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Kentucky Educational Television

Ket: Lincoln Bicentennial: I, Too, Am a Kentuckian: A Lincoln Travelogue [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students prepare for and present a play, I, too am a Kentuckian: A Lincoln Travelogue. The play showcases stops on the Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail, incorporates music and dance, and shows the strong influence of Kentucky and...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These lesson plans help young scholars evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
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US Mint

United States Mint: In Mr. Lincoln's Shoes [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using the study of President Abraham Lincoln as a guide, students demonstrate basic map skills including cardinal directions and how to use a compass rose.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia offers biographical information on Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865 CE), including short-answer basics and a "Life in brief."
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Other

Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Meeting Mr. Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Abraham Lincoln while in the White House. Provides interactive maps, a biography, and stories about him from people who knew him.
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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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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 8th
The primary virtue of this site, which gives basic biographical facts, is its links to other interesting Lincoln stories. Includes a link to "Lincoln's pockets" which pictures and details what Lincoln was carrying the night he was shot.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln 2.0 [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this four-part lesson, students identify and analyze the challenges that Abe Lincoln faced during his Presidency, including keeping the Union intact.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: A Question, Mr. Lincoln! [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students interview each other to gather information and practice interviewing skills. Then they ask questions about President Abe Lincoln and research to find out information about his life.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln Al Fresco [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the meanings of the symbols on the back of the 2010 Lincoln penny.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Story Hour With Lincoln [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A three-part lesson introducing young learners to the major accomplishments of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.[PDF]
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Lincoln Lithograph [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learn about important events and people in the life of Abraham Lincoln and their influence on his life.