Topic: Abraham Lincoln
Lesson Objective:
The objective for this scavenger hunt is to research the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. How has his presidency influenced leaders and politicians after his presidential term? After this assignment, you will have become more familiar with the biography of Abraham Lincoln, researching and evaluating websites critical for this assignment, and finding evidence of how Abraham Lincoln’s legacy is still alive in current and former politicians’ ideals. Please note that websites that have .edu and .gov at the end of the web address are more reliable in accuracy of information.
California Content Standards
Meets 8.9 Standards - “Students analyze the early and steady attempts to abolish slavery and to realize the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.”
Subject Matter and Grade Level
8th grade Social Studies
Good luck, Internet detectives!
Web Resources
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln
http://www.abrahamlincoln.org/
http://www.nps.gov/abli/index.htm
http://abrahamlincolnsclassroom.org/index.asp
Questions to Research and Answer
1) What does it mean to “equal rights” among all citizens? Give examples of equality in America today.
2) How do you think Lincoln’s family life contributed to his strong sense of citizenship and camaraderie among other people?
3) What do you think America would be like today without Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?
4) Please find a speech by Abraham Lincoln. How do his words resonate to any political turmoil that is currently existing today?
5) Are there any other countries that are lead or had a leader similar to Abraham Lincoln?
6) Abraham Lincoln was an egalitarian who believed that all human beings should have equal rights and respect. What does it mean to be an egalitarian in our world today?
7) Does our current president have an “egalitarian” viewpoint and does he reinforce it?
8) In an Internet research using the Boolean operators “Abraham Lincoln” “AND” “Influence,” please find and read about an individual or individuals who were influenced by Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and his egalitarian ideology?
9) Also, do an Internet search on Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham’s wife, and read about her biography. How do you think she has helped and supported Abraham Lincoln?
10)How has Abraham Lincoln inspired you in any way? Please elaborate.
Lesson Objective:
The objective for this scavenger hunt is to research the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. How has his presidency influenced leaders and politicians after his presidential term? After this assignment, you will have become more familiar with the biography of Abraham Lincoln, researching and evaluating websites critical for this assignment, and finding evidence of how Abraham Lincoln’s legacy is still alive in current and former politicians’ ideals. Please note that websites that have .edu and .gov at the end of the web address are more reliable in accuracy of information.
California Content Standards
Meets 8.9 Standards - “Students analyze the early and steady attempts to abolish slavery and to realize the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.”
Subject Matter and Grade Level
8th grade Social Studies
Good luck, Internet detectives!
Web Resources
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/abrahamlincoln
http://www.abrahamlincoln.org/
http://www.nps.gov/abli/index.htm
http://abrahamlincolnsclassroom.org/index.asp
Questions to Research and Answer
1) What does it mean to “equal rights” among all citizens? Give examples of equality in America today.
2) How do you think Lincoln’s family life contributed to his strong sense of citizenship and camaraderie among other people?
3) What do you think America would be like today without Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?
4) Please find a speech by Abraham Lincoln. How do his words resonate to any political turmoil that is currently existing today?
5) Are there any other countries that are lead or had a leader similar to Abraham Lincoln?
6) Abraham Lincoln was an egalitarian who believed that all human beings should have equal rights and respect. What does it mean to be an egalitarian in our world today?
7) Does our current president have an “egalitarian” viewpoint and does he reinforce it?
8) In an Internet research using the Boolean operators “Abraham Lincoln” “AND” “Influence,” please find and read about an individual or individuals who were influenced by Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and his egalitarian ideology?
9) Also, do an Internet search on Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham’s wife, and read about her biography. How do you think she has helped and supported Abraham Lincoln?
10)How has Abraham Lincoln inspired you in any way? Please elaborate.
