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Abraham Lincoln
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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Honoring Abe Lincoln
Learners research the life of Abraham Lincoln as a child. They use the information to develop a database. They share the information they collected with the class.
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Lincoln's Birthday
Students in and ESL classroom discover and discuss the importance of Abraham Lincoln and why we celebrate his birthday. They study vocabulary associated with Abraham Lincoln.
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Abe Lincoln and Me
Students listen to story read by teacher, recall facts from the story, and discuss Abraham Lincoln and his birthday.
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A Slave No More
Learners discover what it was like to cross into freedom. In this slavery lesson, students read the "Emancipation Proclamation," and letters written by Abraham Lincoln and John Washington (a former slave). Learners identify the key ideas...
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Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration
Students pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln. In this Lincoln celebration instructional activity, students create short films using images and narrate facts found online. Students use a video editing program and publish final products...
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George Washington's Birthday
Young scholars recognize George Washington and why his birthday is celebrated as a national holiday through pictures, a story, crossword puzzles, and other activities involving other presidents.
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Happy Birthday!
Students honor African Americans in history. In this celebrating achievements lesson, students plan, design, and implement ways to honor persons in African American history during Black History Month.
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Whose Head Goes Here?
Learners research the Illinois quarter and the President on it. Students research President Lincoln and American coinage. Learners compare this quarter to the other national quarters with Presidents on them.
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Celebrating the Smithsonian's Birthday
Students examine online objects from the Smithsonian website and use them as subjects and inspiration for creative writing exercises.
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Holidays: Presidents Day
In this ESL/language arts worksheet, students read sentences about Presidents Day and choose the best word to fill in the blank. Students are given 2 choices for each.
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Center for Civic Education: Abraham Lincoln
This eight-page lesson unit was developed in honour of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln?s birthday. Students will study Lincoln?s life and his evolution into a great statesman, and the impact Lincoln had on forging the identity...