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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Myth and Truth the Gettysburg Address

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Contains plans for three lessons that examine the myth and reality behind the Gettysburg Address. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as assessment and...
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text of the Gettysburg Address.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (6 8)

For Students 6th - 8th
Offers the full text of the Gettysburg address delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Links to further information are included.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Commemoration of the Gettysburg Battlefield

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Gettysburg Address (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Features the text of the speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 known as the Gettysburg Address.
Primary
This Nation

This Nation: Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
ThisNation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address that was given on November 19, 1863. (A printer friendly version)
Website
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the context behind the Gettysburg Address through this detailed, historical account. Contained within this site are links to audio and pictorial images of events and people of this era.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides interesting facts and important information about the Gettysburg Address commemorating the massive deaths at the bloody Battle of Gettysburg.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Collaborative Exploration of the Gettysburg Address

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan engages students in a study of the collaborative elements of Lincoln's famous speech. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
Handout
The History Place

The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the events that transpired during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Identifying Parallel Structure in Sentences

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
After textbook and online instruction in parallel construction, learners examine "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address" and the Declaration of Independence for parallelism before writing their own paragraphs.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Through a vast collection of articles, photographs, etc. the Library of Congress is offering an exhaustive exhibition in honor of the bicentennial celebration of President Abraham Lincoln.
Lesson Plan
PBS

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

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this lesson, 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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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Remembering September 11 (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that focuses on the impact of 9-11 alongside a review of the symbolic and historic importance of the Gettysburg Address. Learners will compare and contrast differing viewpoints on 9-11 and write about how America has changed...
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Other

Pocantico Hills Central School: The Civil War for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Written and published by an elementary school class in New York, this site offers lots of information on the Civil War. You'll find pictures, maps, a timeline, and graphs. Learn about battles, leaders, uniforms, flags, and much more....