Programs - Meet Mr. Lincoln - Lincoln Activities

Programs: Meet Mr. Lincoln: Student Activities

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Lincoln's Dog Fido Read about Fido and make a list of rules his caretakers were given when the Lincoln family left him behind in Illinois. Pretend you are the one taking care of Fido. Write a letter to President Lincoln telling him how Fido is getting along without him.

Touring Lincoln's Home Take a virtual tour of Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois, where he lived with his wife, Mary, and their children before he became president. Lincoln's adult home was much different than yours is today. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half. Make a comparison and contrast list telling how Lincoln's home is the same as yours and how it is different

Abraham Lincoln's Life Line Visit The History Place Online to learn more about the events in Lincoln's life. Take notes and create a timeline of what you think are the most important events. Your timeline should include at least 10 important events. Illustrate your timeline and write the information in your own words.

Civil War Music Listen to some favorite Songs of the Civil War time period. Write a list of those you've heard before. Ask your parents which ones they've heard before and write down their answers. See if you can find the words to the songs. Make a booklet of Civil War Songs to sing.

Lincoln's Beard Read about How Lincoln Came to Grow a Beard Have you ever thought a famous person should change his or her appearance? Write a letter to a famous person and tell him/her why growing a beard, shaving a beard, getting a haircut or changing a clothing style would make them look better. In your letter, show that you respect that person and be positive.