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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
What can one say about what many average American citizens and American historians consider to be the finest president we have ever had? Abraham Lincoln has long been endeared in the hearts of all of humankind-including those southerners...
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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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Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: New Birth of Freedom: Lincoln's Presidency and the Civil War

For Teachers 8th
In this lesson, 8th graders will examine primary source letters and speeches to learn about the lives of soldiers and leaders during the Civil War and about Lincoln as a leader. Student resources are included.
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Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the poetry of President Abraham Lincoln. Includes original transcripts of some of his poems.
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Website
Other

Abraham Lincoln Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a list of websites that contain biographical information, places to visit, photo tours of historical places associated with Lincoln, and the text to some of Lincoln's famous speeches and writings.
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Primary
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Second Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln, March 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of President Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address, delivered March, 4, 1865.
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Website
Schools of California Online Resources for Education

Score: President's Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find out about the achievements of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Includes links to President's day activities and information, plus resources for each president and a list of literature relating to each.
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Graphic
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: u.s. Presidents and Inaugurations

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of images from Smithsonian Libraries celebrates U.S. Presidents while providing a glimpse of the presidencies and inaugurations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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Website
Other

The Lincoln Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience Abraham Lincoln's life, career, character and beliefs in this collection of short essays. The perfect book for history buffs and anyone who wants to learn more about Abraham Lincoln "by littles".
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Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln was surrounded by friends and family. What were those people like? How did they impact his life? Discover the lawyers, the politicians, the members of Congress -- as well as Lincoln's wife and children. Groups who surrounded...
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Primary
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Abraham Lincoln First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address, March 4, 1861
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Website
Other

Abraham Lincoln's Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lincoln Institute takes an in-depth look into the first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln. Details the climate on inauguration day, the location of Lincoln before, during and after the inauguration. Cites first hand accounts from those...
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Graphic
Other

Library of Congress: Abraham Lincoln Images

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides numerous examples of photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln. Identifies when the picture was taken and where it was taken. Describes the connection of photographs and Abraham Lincoln.
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Lesson Plan
University of California

History Project: Lincoln and the Outbreak of War, 1861

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Using primary source documents, this middle school lesson plan focuses on Lincoln's role in the outbreak of the Civil War, specifically his actions as President during his first six weeks in office.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln Goes to War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that includes six activities focusing on "the decision-making process that precipitated the Civil War". Activities have young scholars reviewing the decision Lincoln made to secure Fort Sumter, the secession crisis of 1861,...
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Abraham Lincoln's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia offers biographical information on Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865 CE), including short-answer basics and a "Life in brief."
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the life of President Lincoln. Includes photo.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Abraham Lincoln Papers: Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Lincoln. Also includes a link to a picture gallery.
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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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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These lesson plans help young scholars evaluate Abraham Lincoln's actions during his presidency. Related links assist students in this evaluation.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Letter to President Abraham Lincoln From Annie Davis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will study a letter from Annie Davis, a woman who was enslaved in Maryland and wrote a letter to President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War to find out if 'we are free.' The students will decide if she received her freedom...
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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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