Tag: abraham_lincoln

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Teaching Resources Related to American Presidents

by Stephanie, posted in Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Find primary sources and educational activities for teaching about American Presidents.

The Presidential Primary Sources Project. January-March, 2021. A Free, interactive classroom videoconferencing program for grades 4-12.

Free Online Programs on the Presidency Begin January 19th

by Stephanie, posted in Distance Learning, Programs

Sign up for free, standards-aligned, 45-minute interactive videoconferencing programs aimed at students in grades 4-12.

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Lincoln’s 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation

by Stephanie, posted in Document Spotlights, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

In the new teaching activity "Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation," students learn the origins of Thanksgiving, then examine President Lincoln’s 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation that created a national holiday.

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Free Online Programs on the Presidency Begin January 16th

by Stephanie, posted in Distance Learning, Online Tools, Partner Organizations, Programs

This series of free 45-minute programs for students in grades 4-12 runs from January through March 2020.