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Help Lincoln Get to the White House

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Though Abraham Lincoln rose to prominence in the White House, he began his life in an Indiana log cabin. Young Lincoln historians discover notable facts about the sixteenth president of the United States in a timeline interactive that includes 21 questions. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners keep track of the events on the timeline so that group members can create a written timeline of the interactive timeline
  • Use during the month of February on Lincoln's birthday or President's Day
Classroom Considerations
  • Intended to supplement or extend instruction 
  • Requires Internet access
Pros
  • Includes real pictures of Lincoln and other primary source documents from his time
  • Learners can't guess wrong because the interactive allows them to move on by eventually clicking the right answer
Cons
  • Does not contain audio