American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Gettysburg Address Lesson Plan
A great lesson plan that examines Abraham Lincoln's greatest speech, the Gettysburg Address. Help students understand the speech in context and why it is relevant today. The lesson plan objectives, video, power points, and a thorough...
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Kentucky Educational Television
Ket: Lincoln Bicentennial: I, Too, Am a Kentuckian: A Lincoln Travelogue [Pdf]
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Looking for Lincoln: Looking for Lincoln During the Civil War
Using interactives and videos, this lesson explores the unique challenges Lincoln faced during the five years of bloody civil war which made him America's greatest but most controversial wartime leader.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Looking for Lincoln Throughout His Life
In this two-part lesson, learners gather facts about Lincoln through a variety of hands-on activities. They will tell a story about their own lives by selecting classroom objects then create a timeline of Lincoln's life and their own.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Looking for Lincoln: Looking for Lincoln Through His Words
In this lesson, students explore how Abraham Lincoln used the power of words in speeches, letters and other documents. Students will use the PBS film Looking for Lincoln, the Gettysburg address, and Lincoln's letters as sources.
US Mint
United States Mint: In Mr. Lincoln's Shoes [Pdf]
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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US Mint
U.s. Mint: Lincoln Lithograph [Pdf]
Learn about important events and people in the life of Abraham Lincoln and their influence on his life.
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US Mint
U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Story Hour With Lincoln [Pdf]
A three-part lesson introducing young learners to the major accomplishments of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.[PDF]
University of California
History Project: Lincoln and the Outbreak of War, 1861
Using primary source documents, this middle school lesson plan focuses on Lincoln's role in the outbreak of the Civil War, specifically his actions as President during his first six weeks in office.
Other
Great American History: Abraham Lincoln Lesson Plans
This collection provides several suggested lesson plans appropriate for grades 6-8 and 9-12. The objective of these lesson plans is to insure that young scholars understand the basic facts of Abraham Lincoln's life.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
These lesson plans help students evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Unfinished Lincoln Memorial Interactive Lesson
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...
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US Mint
U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln Al Fresco [Pdf]
Young scholars explore the meanings of the symbols on the back of the 2010 Lincoln penny.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Picture Lincoln
In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "Picture Lincoln." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: New Birth of Freedom: Lincoln's Presidency and the Civil War
In this lesson plan, 8th graders will examine primary source letters and speeches to learn about the lives of soldiers and leaders during the Civil War and about Lincoln as a leader. Student resources are included.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: A War to End Slavery: John Wilkes Booth and Assassination of Lincoln
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines the factors that led John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Lincoln. Also involves comparing and contrasting Lincoln's and Andrew...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: A Question, Mr. Lincoln! [Pdf]
Young scholars 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.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln 2.0 [Pdf]
In this four-part lesson, students identify and analyze the challenges that Abe Lincoln faced during his Presidency, including keeping the Union intact.
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Fascinating Abe Questions
Do you know why Abraham Lincoln grew a beard? Learn interesting and fun facts about President Lincoln in an easy to read question/answer format.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln Goes to War
A lesson plan that includes six activities focusing on "the decision-making process that precipitated the Civil War". Activities have young scholars reviewing the decision Lincoln made to secure Fort Sumter, the secession crisis of 1861,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: President's Day for Early Elementary
Lesson for early elementary and special education learners using graphic organizers/thinksheets to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and honesty. Students finish by creating pop-up or pocket books about honesty with teacher...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: A House Divided: Slavery and the Civil War [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 8th graders look at how slavery contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War, at Abraham Lincoln's efforts to save the Union, and at what impact the Emancipation Proclamation had on the North's view of the...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each lesson was written and...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Great Cause of Union
Information with lesson plan for grades 9-12 about Abraham Lincoln's presidency focuses on the decisions and political actions he had to make throughout the Civil War.
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