Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!

President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is remembered each year in February. Many states, including Tennessee, combine Lincoln’s birthday with President George Washington’s and celebrate Presidents’ Day. On Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday, students do not go to school. This lesson will help students understand why they are out of school for Presidents’ Day.

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Upon completion of the lesson students will be able to identify age-appropriate, key details about Lincoln’s personal life and public accomplishments.

Essential and guiding questions: 

Who was Abraham Lincoln and why do we celebrate his birthday?

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Applying
Extension suggestions: 

To extend the lesson, provide links to the online book about Abraham Lincoln and the Web sites listed in this lesson on your teacher Web site for students to review at home with their parents. You may also want to include a link to a coloring page about Lincoln.

Helpful Hints

MATERIALS USED:

  • Graphic organizer
  • Crayons and/or pencils
  • Computer with Internet access and projector
  • Whiteboard and dry-erase marker OR Word document that can be projected with the words “Who, What, When, Where, Why” on it.