Distance Learning
- Grade Level:
- High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Common Core Standards:
- 9-10.WHST.7, 9-10.WHST.8, 9-10.WHST.9, 11-12.WHST.9
- State Standards:
- Illinois SS.H.3.9-12; SS.H.4.9-12; SS.IS.4.9-12; SS.H.9.9-12
Lincoln Home National Historic Site is an ideal place to let your students’ knowledge and curiosity of Abraham Lincoln lead the discussion. Our distance learning programs are inspired by the essential question: How can artifacts help us understand a person or time period? During a distance learning session, we take students on a virtual tour of the Lincoln Home to discuss important national issues that shaped Lincoln’s life, all the while we look at artifacts that belonged to Abraham Lincoln, to his family, or to one of his many neighbors. Join us from your home or classroom to learn how objects help keep the Lincolns story alive!
In Election Year 1860 students will analyze primary documents and artifacts to understand the sociopolitical environment in the United States during the election year of 1860. Furthermore, students will virtually explore the Lincoln Home to understand how the Lincolns experienced election year from home.
For more information and to schedule a distance learning program, please email us.
Materials
Utilize this lesson plan to prepare for virtual visit.
Utilize worksheet courtesy of Library of Congress to analyze the map.
Download Analyzing Maps Worksheet
Read 1860 political chart/map of the United States and analyze it. Document courtesy of Library of Congress.
Download National Political Chart & Map of the United States
Utilize worksheet courtesy of Library of Congress to analyze political cartoon.
Download Analyzing Political Cartoons Worksheet.
Take a look at the political cartoon and analyze it. Document courtesy of Library of Congress.
Download Dividing the National Map Cartoon
Utilize worksheet courtesy of Library of Congress to analyze the photo.
Download Analyzing Photographs and Prints Worksheet
Take a look at the Rally Photo and analyze it. Image courtesy of Library of Congress.
Utilize this worksheet courtesy of National Archives to analyze Grace Bedell letter.
Download Written Document Analysis Worksheet
Read letter and analyze it. Document courtesy of Library of Congress.
Last updated: December 4, 2020