Hang in There! The Persistence of Abraham Lincoln
Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | The Presidency
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Lincoln Primary Source Gallery
Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 | Research Skills | Historic Documents
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Abraham Lincoln Reader's TheaterGrades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Oral Language Development | Book Resources | Lesson Plans Students embody history with three short scripts. Add action and relevancy to curricular themes like Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and... Save To Organizer |
The Path of a President: A Listen and Read Book, Level APreK–K | Grades 1–2 | Listen and Read Activities | American History | Historic Figures Early readers follow Abraham Lincoln from childhood to the presidency with this short read-along that includes text, audio, and photos. Save To Organizer |
The Path of a President: A Listen and Read Book, Level BGrades 1–2 | Listen and Read Activities | American History | Historic Figures | Presidents' Day Early readers follow Abraham Lincoln from childhood to the presidency with this short read-along that includes text, audio, and photos. Save To Organizer |
Internet Field Trip: Getting Acquainted With Washington and LincolnGrades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Content Area Reading | Civil Rights | Civil War Provides Web sites with information on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Web resources contain journals, newspaper clippings, and... Save To Organizer |
Lincoln MemorialGrades 3–5 | Articles | African American History | Civil Rights | Civil War A brief synopsis of Abraham Lincoln's accomplishments, and a corresponding activity. Save To Organizer |
On the Trail of Lincoln's LifeGrades 3–5 | Online Learning Activities | Articles | American History | The Presidency This content resource helps teachers locate information on Abraham Lincoln through various sites. Facts about Lincoln, many related links,... Save To Organizer |
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, 1865Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Civil War | The Presidency At his second inauguration in 1965, President Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American presidential history. Save To Organizer |
Timeline of Abe Lincoln's LifeGrades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Lesson Plans | American History | Historic Figures Students build a time line of the key events in Abraham Lincoln's life. Save To Organizer |
Timeline of Abe Lincoln's Life (3-8)Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | Lesson Plans | American History | Historic Figures Children make a timeline of the major events of Abraham Lincoln's life. They can perform this activity on their own, in groups, or as a... Save To Organizer |
Chasing Lincoln's Killer: The Search for John Wilkes Booth BooktalkGrades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 | Booktalks | Civil War | Historic Figures Booktalk for Chasing Lincoln's Killer: The Search for John Wilkes Booth by James L. Swanson Save To Organizer |
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books Lesson PlanGrades 3–5 | Activities and Games | Grades 1–2 | Book Resources | Lesson Plans I like to use Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books when studying U.S. presidents, and when talking about a love of books and reading. "... Save To Organizer |
Excerpt from Chasing Lincoln's KillerGrades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 | Literature | Book Excerpts | Civil War An excerpt from Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson Save To Organizer |
Discussion Guide for Chasing Lincoln's KillerGrades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 | Content Area Reading | Literature | Reading Comprehension Discussion Guide for Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson Save To Organizer |
Abraham LincolnGrades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 | Lesson Plans | American History | Historic Figures In this lesson, students research the events of Abraham Lincoln's life and organize them on a timeline. Save To Organizer |
Q&A With James SwansonGrades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 An interview with James Swanson, author of Chasing Lincoln's Killer. Save To Organizer |
Abe Lincoln Remembers Lesson PlanGrades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Literature | Reading Comprehension | Book Resources Using the picture book Abe Lincoln Remembers, students will gain insight into the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, one of the United... Save To Organizer |
