Teaching with Primary Sources at Eastern Illinois University

Lincoln Bicentennial Countdown ...

We are all very excited about the coming months. Check here for information on events and resources that may help educators prepare for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebrations. Remember to take a look at our monthly newsletters which highlight Library of Congress primary sources that relate to the life and times of President Lincoln. If you don't receive our newsletter, you can subscribe on the newsletter homepage for emails announcing new editions.

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission - Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth this February 2009 with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission’s free classroom poster! The front side, suitable for classroom display, is a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln’s legacy into the classroom. To request this poster, please call their offices at (202) 707-6998. Every student and educator can become involved through the School Recognition Program, the National Teach-In on February 12, 2009, and numerous educational activities. Visit their website at www.abrahamlincoln200.org to view web resources, search lesson plans, and find event ideas, classroom resources, and much more. Join as we celebrate our greatest American president and help students honor Lincoln's legacy of freedom, democracy and equality of opportunity!

 

Teaching with Lincoln - Teaching with Lincoln was created by Teaching with Primary Sources consortium members as a tool for educators of any grade level or discipline as a repository of Lincoln related resources for teachers, especially highlighting those which incorporate the digitized primary sources of the Library of Congress. The site is divided into three main sections: two timelines that represent events during the life of President Lincoln Personal and Professional, and Additional Resources which are items that don't fit into one space on the timeline . After selecting a timeline, you may click on a particular year to find links to Teacher Resources, Student Resources, Library of Congress Primary Sources and Other Resources.