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Meet the Press: American Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this presidential history lesson, students research the accomplishments of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Frankiln D. Roosevelt, and Barack...
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Handout
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The Gettysburg Address

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students learn about Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address by first reading an information paragraph about the history of the speech. Students then read the complete text of the speech. There are...
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Interactive
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Abe Lincoln Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, learners respond to 7 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Classroom Law Project

How do we hire a President?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What are the job requirements for the office of president of the United States? What attributes should a candidate possess? Are the qualities needed to govern the same as those needed to win? What can an analysis of the management style...
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How Did Slavery Impact Our Nation?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders closely examine the effects of slavery on American society giving special emphasis to the issue of social injustice, the life of Harriet Tubman, the underground railroad and the achievements of Abraham Lincoln during this...
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Lesson Plan
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Abe Lincoln's Log Cabin

For Teachers K
Students study Abe Lincoln and make a log cabin out of pretzel sticks and chocolate frosting.
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Worksheet
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Abraham Lincoln Greets Union Soldiers

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students identify the picture of Abraham Lincoln greeting the Union soldiers. Students color the picture.
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Stamp Stories of Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars build a 5 stamp collection based on the Abraham Lincoln unit theme. In this historical lesson plan, students discuss their collections within their group and build a new collection of 10 stamps. As a class, young scholars...
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Blank Jeopardy

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Games are a great way to motivate learners to internalize information.. Using this PowerPoint which is in a Jeopardy format, young scholars can review map skills and facts about the Civil War, famous places, and our government. This is a...
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Worksheet
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Nov. 4, 2008 | Obama Is Elected President

For Students 9th - 12th
Read this interesting background information regarding the presidential election of 2008. Your class will read the provided passages and then answer four critical thinking questions that require them to consider the reading and what they...
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Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students, in groups, use the Internet to research Abraham Lincoln. They role-play the part of a newspaper journalist and write an article about him.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore famous people in America. They read and discuss a story about Abraham Lincoln. After the class discussion, 1st graders create a web of important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Finally, students write...
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the influence of Abraham Lincoln on events of the 1800's and crate a group life-size poster.
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Whitman and Lincoln

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students determine if Lincoln and Whitman ever met and write a dialogue between the two men. In this Whitman and Lincoln lesson, students read Whitman's poem "Beat! Beat! Drums!" and connect it to the events of Lincoln's presidency....
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Worksheet
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Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!

For Students K - 1st
In this easy Lincoln worksheet, students read a paragraph about Abraham Lincoln. Students will then complete 3 questions and draw a picture.
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PPT
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1850s: Road to Secession

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Detailing the political and social events leading up to the Civil War, this presentation provides students with maps, political cartoons, and photographs to put this time period into historical context. The Presidential Elections of...
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Portraits of Power: American Presidents

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the presidency of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.  In this US History lesson, 9th graders examine the life of Abraham Lincoln.  students write an essay describing the presidency and the people's relationship...
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An A-maze-ing Man

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this history related worksheet, young scholars read and discuss a short article on Abe Lincoln and then help Abe through a maze as well as create a poster reminding people that honesty is the best policy.
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The Unfinished Lincoln Memorial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a list of images of President Abraham Lincoln: for example, self-taught youth, great debater, advocate of abolition of slavery and assassinated hero. They must determine if these images of Lincoln stand up under scrutiny.
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First Inauguration Speech of Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read an annotated excerpt of Lincoln's speech. In this government lesson, students discuss questions related to the speech to identify Lincoln's ideas to preserve the Union. Students may write optionally write their responses to...
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Printables
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Abraham Lincoln Story Paper

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
In this Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students see a realistic drawing of Lincoln, followed by blank lines. While there are no directions, it seems this will be used to write about this famous President.
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Worksheet
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Abe Lincoln

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the person of Abraham Lincoln. The answers are at the bottom of the page.
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PPT
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Reconstruction (1865-1876)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Easily broken into pieces for several class sessions, this presentation is a great way to transition your class out of a Civil War unit and closer to the 20th century. Engaging photographs, including relevant maps and humorous political...
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The Emancipation Proclamation Through Different Eyes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how various segments of the American population viewed the Emancipation Proclamation. They read the Emancipation Proclamation, analyze key terms and statements in the document, and participate in a debate.