Author:  Character Counts!

Students will learn about Abraham Lincoln and his role in shaping America by researching his life. Information will be presented in a timeline as well as on a map of the United States. Students will make timelines of their own lives and the great things they’ve done.

Objectives

• Students will study the life of Abraham Lincoln.
• They will familiarize themselves with key dates in his life.
• They will reinforce mapping skills and information organization.
• They will recognize great and good events in their own lives and those of their classmates by applying the activity to themselves.

Source:

http://charactercounts.org/lesson-plans/character-education-lesson.php?id=72

Source

Josephson Institute develops and delivers services and materials to increase ethical commitment, competence, and practice in all segments of society. A nonpartisan and nonsectarian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Institute is funded by individual donations, foundation and corporate grants, fees and contributions for services, and sales of publications, curricular materials, and other products.