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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Slavery, Civil War & Reconstruction Election of 1860 and Lincoln

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Primary
History Tools

History Tools: Abraham Lincoln on Slavery and Freedom 1858 1860 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excerpts from Abraham Lincoln's speeches between 1858 and 1860 given when he was running for the Illinois Senate and the presidency.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Looking for Lincoln: Looking for Lincoln Through His Words

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this lesson plan, 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.
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Interactive
National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center: Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Lincoln's life and political career is included in this interactive game. Learn about decisions Lincoln had to make by playing this instructive game.
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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.
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Article
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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Lesson Plan
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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Website
Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: The Death of President Lincoln, 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of Lincoln's last day with an eyewitness account of the assassination. Includes information on the trial of Booth's conspirators.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Lincoln and the 13th Amendment to End Slavery

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about President Abraham Lincoln and his struggle to get the 13th Amendment passed in order to end slavery. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Handout
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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Lesson Plan
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.
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Graphic
Other

History View: Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual field trip to visit the Lincoln Memorial, an American national monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
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Primary
Other

The Works of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This personal site gives links to the full text of several of Lincoln's famous speeches including the "Gettysburg Address," "The Emancipation Proclamation," and his inaugural addresses.
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Lesson Plan
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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Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Lincoln Birthday Feb. 12th

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 50 vocabulary words pertaining to Abraham Lincoln and his birthday. It also offers an extensive word list about him as well.
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Primary
History Tools

History Tools: Abraham Lincoln on Equality and Free Labor (1854) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpt from an 1854 speech in which Lincoln praised the ideal of equality and the principle of "free labor". Spelling has been modernized and paragraph numbers added.
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Lincoln Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.
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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...
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Article
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Lincoln at Cooper Union

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An essay about Lincoln's speech in 1860 at Cooper Union which brought him to the attention of the national Republican Party.
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Picture Lincoln

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Picture Lincoln." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Lincoln and Whitman

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An essay on Lincoln and Whitman and their shared admiration and kinship of spirit.
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Primary
University of Michigan

Abraham Lincoln Association: The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Humanities Text Initiative allows you to search the complete works of Abraham Lincoln by document title or phrase/keyword search.
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Graphic
Library of Congress

Loc: Abraham Lincoln Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This historic American Civil War Photo Archive is presented as a free public service by the Abraham Lincoln Art Gallery and artist sculptor James J. Nance and provides a free online download of thirty-five famous Abraham Lincoln Civil...

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