Abraham Lincoln
Information About This Unit
Description of Learning Unit:
Explore the life of Abraham Lincoln in this unit. Your child will recreate Lincoln's hat, build a log cabin, and make various Lincoln crafts. Online activties and coloring pages are included to reinforce the concepts. This unit is designed to last one week, depending on how often you teach history.
List of Objectives:
- To learn about Abraham Lincoln's boyhood.
- To learn about Abraham Lincoln's later life and his election as President.
- To learn about the legend of "Honest Abe."
List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:
- 7" paper plate
- 2 sheets of black construction paper
- 1 sheet black felt (optional for hat band)
- Scissors
- White craft glue
- Black acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Empty milk carton or juice container
- Newspaper or brown paper
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Optional: brown paint, construction paper, cardboard, pinecones
- Toilet paper roll
- Printer
- Paper
- Crayons or markers, if using B&W template
- Scissors
- Glue
- Blue and black construction paper
- Tape
- Lincoln-head penny
- Scissors
- Paper plate
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Crayons
- Tissue paper
Map and Coloring Pages:
- Printer
- Paper
- Crayons or markers
Links to Free Learning Material
Links to Online Lessons:
| Lincoln's Boyhood Home | (no rating) |
This article provides recollections Lincoln had of his boyhood home.
| Lincoln's Story | (no rating) |
In this online story, learn more about Abraham Lincoln and view some interesting photographs.
| Honest Abe | (no rating) |
Learn why Abraham Lincoln's nickname was "Honest Abe."
Reference Websites:
| All About Lincoln | (no rating) |
Learn more about Abraham Lincoln's life.
| Lincoln Timeline | (no rating) |
This interesting timeline details Abraham Lincoln's story and is illustrated with children's drawings of Lincoln's life.
Hands-On Projects and Activities:
| Lincoln's Hat | (no rating) |
Make a hat like Abraham Lincoln wore.
| Log Cabin | (no rating) |
Build a log cabin that looks like the one Abraham Lincoln lived in.
| Lincoln Craft | (no rating) |
Your child will cut and paste to make a 3-D image of Abraham Lincoln.
| Lincoln Finger Puppet | (no rating) |
Using a penny, make an Abe Lincoln finger puppet.
| Lincoln Picture | (no rating) |
Make a craft using a paper plate that shows Abraham Lincoln with his top hat and beard.
Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):
| Build a Log Cabin | (no rating) |
In this online game, help Abe Lincoln build a log cabin.
| Where Did Lincoln Live | (no rating) |
Print a map and help your child find the places where Lincoln lived.
| Abraham Lincoln Coloring Pages | (no rating) |
Print these coloring pages and have your child color them.
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Free Online Video:
| Lincoln Video | (no rating) |
Watch this video and view photographs from Lincoln's lifetime.
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Free Online Audio: 
Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):