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Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: u.s. Grant: Warrior Biography: Abraham Lincoln
A profile of Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to and during his professional career as President of the United States during the Civil War.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Assassination of the President:attempted Murder of Secretary Seward
This excerpt from an 1865 newspaper, Evening Star, contains multiple accounts of the night President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William Seward were attacked. The attack came only five days after Confederate General Robert E....
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Read Works: Lincoln and the 13th Amendment to End Slavery
[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...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: One Cent Program: Lincoln Al Fresco [Pdf]
Learners explore the meanings of the symbols on the back of the 2010 Lincoln penny.
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]
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Double Bubble the Presidents
Students 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 lesson in action. Great activity to use after...
Other
Potus: Abraham Lincoln
Comprehensive facts about Abraham Lincoln and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Read Works
Read Works: Presidents Come Alive
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wax statues of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Rochester Libraries: Lincoln and His Circle
Examine letters and other artifacts related to 16th President, Abraham Lincoln and those within his circle. An extensive, indexed collection with links to related sites and literature.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Lincoln Memorial (3 5)
Find interesting facts on the Lincoln Memorial located in Washington, DC which honors president Abraham Lincoln.
Other
Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Meeting Mr. Lincoln
A history of Abraham Lincoln while in the White House. Provides interactive maps, a biography, and stories about him from people who knew him.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: The Death of President Lincoln, 1865
A detailed description of Lincoln's last day with an eyewitness account of the assassination. Includes information on the trial of Booth's conspirators.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Abraham Lincoln
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.
Other
History View: Lincoln Memorial
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.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Abraham Lincoln and Executive Power
Explore the life of Abraham Lincoln from his childhood through his presidency. This module includes extensive background, review questions, critical thinking questions, a timeline, and links to resources and primary sources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life
Smithsonian exhibition on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Text supplemented with primary source documents, video and photographs.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln grew up in a small, one-room log cabin in Kentucky. He was the son of two farmers who were illiterate, which means they did not know how to read. He had a brother and a sister who both died when they were babies. Learn...
History Tools
History Tools: Abraham Lincoln on Slavery and Freedom 1858 1860 [Pdf]
Excerpts from Abraham Lincoln's speeches between 1858 and 1860 given when he was running for the Illinois Senate and the presidency.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Presidents' Day
One stop site for lessons, units, clipart, worksheets, activities, etc. pertaining to Presidents' Day.
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...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: A Question, Mr. Lincoln! [Pdf]
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration
Review the events of the day when Abraham Lincoln was sworn into the office as President and read portions of his first inaugural address.
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.
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