Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like Historians: Emancipation Proclamation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learners read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students consider whether Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves, or the...
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Thence Forward, and Forever Free
Informational text and lesson plan for grades 9-12 tracing Abraham Lincoln's battle against slavery from the time he was in the Illinois State Legislature through his presidency and writing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom's First Steps
By reading and studying a variety of written resources--the Emancipation Proclamation and newspaper archives--high school students explore the steps Lincoln took towards emancipating the slaves and freed slaves' reaction to the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield
This lesson plan engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Never, Ever Give Up!
This lesson plan introduces the importance of perseverance. Students will discover that success comes through perseverance. Students will also have the opportunity to research Abraham Lincoln on the Internet to document examples of...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Read Like a Historian: Civil War Reconstruction
[Free Registration/Login Required] In the Civil War and Reconstruction unit, students engage in contentious historiographic debates about the period: Was Lincoln a racist? Was Reconstruction a success or failure? Was John Brown a...
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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]
In this lesson, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in shaping American...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Double Bubble the Presidents
Young scholars will complete a double bubble thinking map by sorting facts that go with Washington, Lincoln or both. Also included in this plan is an art project, worksheets, and video of the activity in action. Great activity to use...
Other
Core Knowledge: Poetry in Motion [Pdf]
Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Growing Crisis of Sectionalism in Antebellum America
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Growing Crisis of Sectionalism in Antebellum America: A House Dividing" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Civil War: A "Terrible Swift Sword"
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "Civil War: A"Terrible Swift Sword"" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Battle Over Reconstruction
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Battle Over Reconstruction" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Presidents' Day
One stop site for lessons, units, clipart, worksheets, activities, etc. pertaining to Presidents' Day.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Civil War: The Nation Moves Toward War
Examine the causes of the Civil War using primary source documents. This lesson plan gives background on the Civil War, includes a timeline, and a bibliography for further reading. Primary source documents include music, newspapers,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Yo! The Slaves Have Gotta Go!
In this instructional activity, students will explore the events leading up to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Students will work collaboratively to research and report their findings.
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