Resource Unit Pioneer Life & President Abraham Lincoln By: Chad Arnett & Eleise Buxton ED417-Dr. Helms 5/28/02

Resource UnitResource UnitPioneer Life Pioneer Life

& & President Abraham LincolnPresident Abraham Lincoln

By: Chad Arnett & Eleise By: Chad Arnett & Eleise BuxtonBuxton

ED417-Dr. HelmsED417-Dr. Helms

5/28/025/28/02

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Introduction……………………………………3Introduction……………………………………3 Content………………………………………….4-11Content………………………………………….4-11 Objectives………………………………………12-13Objectives………………………………………12-13 Activities…………………………………………14-22Activities…………………………………………14-22 Evaluation……………………………………….23-31Evaluation……………………………………….23-31 Instructional Resources…………………….32-49Instructional Resources…………………….32-49 Teacher Resources…………………………..32-35Teacher Resources…………………………..32-35 Student References………………………….36-39Student References………………………….36-39 Media References…………………………….40-49Media References…………………………….40-49

Introduction…The reasoning behind this lesson is to

educate the students about President Lincoln. It is important for the students to also gain an understanding of the United States democratic processes. After this unit is over, the students will understand that they have a voice in who represents our country. Throughout this unit, we will also be focusing on the important achievements of Abraham Lincoln while he was in office. This unit will last approximately one week.

Content…Content…

Presidential Backgroud:Presidential Backgroud:

On the first day we will introduce On the first day we will introduce Abraham Lincoln. We will do this Abraham Lincoln. We will do this by creating a word web of the by creating a word web of the students’ prior knowledge of students’ prior knowledge of President Abraham Lincoln.President Abraham Lincoln.


Early Life of Abraham LincolnEarly Life of Abraham Lincoln

The students will be exposed to The students will be exposed to information about Abraham Lincoln’s information about Abraham Lincoln’s early life. The students will then take early life. The students will then take a quiz over the information. a quiz over the information.


Pioneer LifePioneer Life

The students will be introduced to The students will be introduced to the life of American pioneers. They the life of American pioneers. They will do this by viewing a picture will do this by viewing a picture gallery of pioneer life on the Internet. gallery of pioneer life on the Internet.


Pioneer ArtifactsPioneer Artifacts

The students will be introduced to The students will be introduced to the different types of tools that the the different types of tools that the pioneers used in order to build log pioneers used in order to build log cabins. This will be accomplished by cabins. This will be accomplished by having a local resource person visit having a local resource person visit the classroom.the classroom.


Pioneer LifestylePioneer Lifestyle

The students will be introduced to The students will be introduced to the different types of activities and the different types of activities and games that pioneer children, such as games that pioneer children, such as Abraham Lincoln, played. Abraham Lincoln, played.


Later Life of Abraham LincolnLater Life of Abraham Lincoln

The students will be going on a The students will be going on a “virtual treasure hunt” based on “virtual treasure hunt” based on information about Abraham Lincoln. information about Abraham Lincoln.


Presidential Life of LincolnPresidential Life of Lincoln

The students will be able to see how The students will be able to see how the United States grew while the United States grew while Abraham Lincoln was president. Abraham Lincoln was president. They will do this by viewing a They will do this by viewing a presentation online.presentation online.


Pioneer Standard of LivingPioneer Standard of Living

In this activity the students will be In this activity the students will be able to experience first-hand the able to experience first-hand the value of money during pioneer days. value of money during pioneer days. They will also compare today’s They will also compare today’s standard of living with that of the standard of living with that of the pioneers. pioneers.

Objectives…Objectives…

The students will be able to:The students will be able to:-Read the book Just Like Abraham Lincoln, -Read the book Just Like Abraham Lincoln,

the compare and contrast a modern day the compare and contrast a modern day version of Lincoln with the actual person.version of Lincoln with the actual person.

-Test their knowledge about our sixteenth -Test their knowledge about our sixteenth president by taking a quiz on the early life president by taking a quiz on the early life of Lincoln.of Lincoln.

-View a picture gallery of pioneer life, the -View a picture gallery of pioneer life, the compare and contrast modern day living compare and contrast modern day living with the pioneer lifestyle.with the pioneer lifestyle.

Objectives…Objectives…

The students will be able to…The students will be able to…-Join in a treasure hunt of facts about Lincoln -Join in a treasure hunt of facts about Lincoln

to hone their research skills. to hone their research skills. -View the growth of the United States with -View the growth of the United States with

an animation, then compare and contrast an animation, then compare and contrast the appearance of the United States the appearance of the United States during Lincoln’s presidency to the during Lincoln’s presidency to the appearance of the United States now. appearance of the United States now.

-Search for their own sites about Lincoln and -Search for their own sites about Lincoln and evaluate those sites. evaluate those sites.

Activities…Activities…Day OneDay One

Introduce the lesson by creating a word Introduce the lesson by creating a word web of the students’ prior knowledge of web of the students’ prior knowledge of President Abraham Lincoln. President Abraham Lincoln.

Then, read the book Just Like Abraham Then, read the book Just Like Abraham Lincoln as a class.Lincoln as a class.

After reading the book, add on to the word After reading the book, add on to the word web all of the new facts the students web all of the new facts the students learned from the book. Use a different learned from the book. Use a different colored magic marker so the children can colored magic marker so the children can see their knowledge growing.see their knowledge growing.

Activities… Activities… Day TwoDay Two

Give students quiz on President Give students quiz on President Lincoln’s early life. Lincoln’s early life.

After the quiz, add more information After the quiz, add more information to the word web using yet another to the word web using yet another colored marker.colored marker.

Activities…Activities…Day ThreeDay Three

Have the children view a picture Have the children view a picture gallery of pioneer life on the internet. gallery of pioneer life on the internet.

After viewing the pictures, add on to After viewing the pictures, add on to the Lincoln word web.the Lincoln word web.

Discuss how pioneer life and present Discuss how pioneer life and present day life are alike and different. Have day life are alike and different. Have the children create a Venn diagram the children create a Venn diagram with these facts. with these facts.

Activities…Activities…Day FourDay Four

Have a local resource person visit the Have a local resource person visit the class to discuss the types of tools class to discuss the types of tools that the pioneers used to make their that the pioneers used to make their log cabin homes.log cabin homes.

Split the class into groups of three to Split the class into groups of three to four students per group. four students per group.

Inform the students that they are to Inform the students that they are to build their own log cabins using build their own log cabins using “Lincoln Logs”.“Lincoln Logs”.

Activities…Activities…Day FiveDay Five

Ask the students what kind of activities Ask the students what kind of activities and games Abe Lincoln played when he and games Abe Lincoln played when he was a 1st grader. Write their suggestions was a 1st grader. Write their suggestions down on chart paper in the form of a word down on chart paper in the form of a word web. web.

Read the book If You Grew Up With Read the book If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln.

Now, discuss what games the boy played Now, discuss what games the boy played in the book and add to the word web.in the book and add to the word web.

Now, go outside and play the pioneer Now, go outside and play the pioneer games with the students. games with the students.

Activities…Activities…Day SixDay Six

Discuss various aspects of everyday life including Discuss various aspects of everyday life including games, books, houses, chores, clothes, roads, games, books, houses, chores, clothes, roads, transportation, communication, hobbies, and school.transportation, communication, hobbies, and school.

Pair the students up and assign a different topic to Pair the students up and assign a different topic to each team.each team.

One member of the team will draw/write the modern One member of the team will draw/write the modern day version of these topics and the other team day version of these topics and the other team member will draw/write the pioneer version.member will draw/write the pioneer version.

Create a modern day book and a pioneer day book Create a modern day book and a pioneer day book from the children’s reports.from the children’s reports.

Share the books with other 1st grade classes.Share the books with other 1st grade classes.

Activities…Activities…Day SevenDay Seven

Inform the students that they will be going on a Inform the students that they will be going on a virtual treasure hunt based on information virtual treasure hunt based on information about Abraham Lincoln.about Abraham Lincoln.

Give the students the web address Give the students the web address http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/trehttp://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/treasure.htmasure.htm

Have the students print out the page and then Have the students print out the page and then go to the targeted web pages to find the go to the targeted web pages to find the answers.answers.

Make sure to explain to the children that they Make sure to explain to the children that they will have a chance to enter the Abraham will have a chance to enter the Abraham Lincoln Treasure Hunt Hall of Fame. Lincoln Treasure Hunt Hall of Fame.

http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/treasure.htm

http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/lincoln/treasure.htm

ActivitiesActivitiesDay EightDay Eight

Ask the children if they have ever seen what is on a $5 bill. Discuss their ideas. Then discuss how the U.S. Mint honors American leaders by placing their pictures on U.S. currency. Then send a real $5 bill around the class and ask if the person looks familiar. If the children have difficulty figuring out who the figure is let them know that it is President Abraham Lincoln. Discuss how the cost of living has increased dramatically since pioneer times. For example, a bag of candy cost $0.01 in pioneer days. Now, a bag of candy would cost approximately $3.00. Split the class into two groups. Hand out fake money. Let one group make a trip to the “modern store” and let the other make a trip to the “pioneer store.” When the students are done “shopping” make a chart showing what

each group could buy and discuss the differences.

Activities…Activities…Day NineDay Nine

Watch the USA grow! This is an animation Watch the USA grow! This is an animation that will show the children how the U.S. that will show the children how the U.S. developed.developed.

Beginning at 1650, children can watch how Beginning at 1650, children can watch how our nation added states. Remind children our nation added states. Remind children that Lincoln was the president from 1861-that Lincoln was the president from 1861-1865. 1865.

Compare and contrast how the U.S. looked Compare and contrast how the U.S. looked when Lincoln was president and how different when Lincoln was president and how different our country looks now. our country looks now.

Evaluation…Evaluation…

Multiple Choice Questions (2 pts. Multiple Choice Questions (2 pts. Each)Each)

Multiple Choice Question #1Multiple Choice Question #1Which of the following states were not part of Which of the following states were not part of

the New England Colonies?the New England Colonies?A. New HampshireA. New HampshireB. New YorkB. New YorkC. ConnecticutC. ConnecticutD. Rhode IslandD. Rhode Island


Multiple Choice Question #2Multiple Choice Question #2Which of the following countries were not involved in what is known as triangular trade?

A. AsiaB. AfricaC. EnglandD. British Colonies


Multiple Choice Question #3Multiple Choice Question #3Which of the following states were not

part of the Southern Colonies?A. VirginiaB. DelawareC. GeorgiaD. North Carolina


Multiple Choice Question #4Multiple Choice Question #4The two major political parties in the U.S. are the _______

and __________. a). Socialists, Democrats b). Libertarian, Socialist c). Democrats, Republicans d). Reform, Libertarian


Multiple Choice Question #5Multiple Choice Question #5 On January 23, 1863, this

president issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

a). Bill Clinton b.) Abraham Lincoln

c.) Ronald Reagan d.) George Washington


T/F Question #1T/F Question #1 (5 Pts.)(5 Pts.)

T or F…Abraham Lincoln was the T or F…Abraham Lincoln was the seventeenth president of the United seventeenth president of the United States?States? (If it is not correct, make it correct)(If it is not correct, make it correct)


T or F Question #2T or F Question #2

Abraham Lincoln appears on the Five Abraham Lincoln appears on the Five (5) dollar bill(5) dollar bill (If it is not correct, make it correct)(If it is not correct, make it correct)


Short answer section (10 pts.)

Read each question carefully, then answer the questions on a

separate sheet of paper. 1). If I were president I

would…


Short answer section You are a plantation owner and need

workers to work your fields. Would you choose indentured servants or slaves? Why?

Content…Content…Concepts…Concepts…

DemocracyDemocracy RepublicanRepublican IndependentIndependent ElectionElection CampaignCampaign Emancipation ProclamationEmancipation Proclamation Civil WarCivil War SlaverySlavery PioneersPioneers

Teacher References…Teacher References…

One Nation, Many PeoplesOne Nation, Many Peoples Eight geographically based units Eight geographically based units

present historical summaries, present historical summaries, primary source documents, primary source documents, reproducible activities, creative reproducible activities, creative projects, and ideas for research to projects, and ideas for research to help students understand the who, help students understand the who, why, and where of immigration. why, and where of immigration.

More Teacher References…More Teacher References…

. . Colonial AmericaColonial America Teaching Press 5 Posters Teaching Press 5 Posters Useful for display or direct teaching, these large, full color Useful for display or direct teaching, these large, full color

posters feature captioned drawings, maps and easy to read posters feature captioned drawings, maps and easy to read text. Includes the Thirteen colonies, Colonial Craftsmen, text. Includes the Thirteen colonies, Colonial Craftsmen, Names in Colonial History, Road to Independence, and Daily Names in Colonial History, Road to Independence, and Daily Life in Colonial America.Life in Colonial America.

Liberty! The American RevolutionLiberty! The American Revolution PBS PBS Videos Videos

Focusing on the theme of power, this lavish documentary Focusing on the theme of power, this lavish documentary surveys the period 1763-1791. Detail and period flavor are surveys the period 1763-1791. Detail and period flavor are provided through political cartoons and other archival provided through political cartoons and other archival illustrations, historical commentary, and engaging illustrations, historical commentary, and engaging reenactments with actors speaking words taken from reenactments with actors speaking words taken from letters, diaries and other primary sources.letters, diaries and other primary sources.

Teacher References…Teacher References…

The U.S History Super bowl Game: 1066 The U.S History Super bowl Game: 1066 Questions in U.S. HistoryQuestions in U.S. History RIM RIM 19951995

Game kit, guideGame kit, guide A Super bowl game on reproducible pages A Super bowl game on reproducible pages

in which teams test their understanding and in which teams test their understanding and knowledge of U.S. history and score points knowledge of U.S. history and score points with correct answers. Many of the with correct answers. Many of the questions go beyond factual knowledge and questions go beyond factual knowledge and provide students with opportunities to use provide students with opportunities to use both cognitive and affective skills such as both cognitive and affective skills such as analyzing and valuing.analyzing and valuing.

Student Resources…Student Resources…

Beyond the Cherry Tree: Stories of the Presidents. Activity book. J. Weston Walch.

1996. Designed to help students identify with”the person behind the

presidency.”each of the 41 biographies in this activity book begins with colorful

anecdotes from the president’s youth, then discusses the major events of his adult life and term of office. Contains discussion questions, and group activities.

Our Federal Government. 3 VHS videos, 3 guides. Rainbow, 1993. This video series provides a straightforward introduction to the three branches of government, emphasizing their cooperative roles in governing the nation. Contains review questions, activities,

a reproducible quiz, and script. The American Presidents. Activity book. Monday Morning. 2000. This learn-by-doing book ties 130 simple craft projects to intriguing

facts about our chief executives. Contains president and first-lady cards, the White House, flags and symbols, and a 50-state map.


Electing a President: The Process. VHS videocassette. Rainbow, 1993.

This traces the evolution of presidential elections from Washington to Clinton.

Topics include president eligibility requirements, the electoral college, primaries, conventions, and debates. Contains a teacher guide.


You are the President. Hardback book. Nathan Aaseng. The Oliver Press. 1994

This book contains a series of challenging questions designed to make students weight options, plot strategies, and make risky decisions about all aspects of a president’s life. The students’ decisions are them compared to the decisions by the great presidents.

Hail to the Candidate. Paperback book. Keith Melder. Smithsonian Press, 1992

A 212-page reference book celebrating 200 years of presidential campaigns. Fully illustrated volume shows the devices used to capture voter attention from Washington to Bush. Captures the essence of the election and campaigning.

Electing a President. 30 poster worksheets. Teaching & Learning Company. 1996

Hands-on projects that teach how elections work. Students apply research, thinking, and artistic skills to illustrate the election process.

Presidents of the United States. 82 cards, guide. Media Materials. 1996 Provides a wealth of activities and games for learning centers, individual or

cooperative play, or class openers. 41 presidential biography cards and 41 picture cards to play games.


Emma’s Journal: The Story of a Colonial Girl. Paperback. Marissa Moss. Harcourt, 2001.

The journal of the life and times of Emma. The stories include her family life and how she lived, the clothes she wore, the food she ate, her stories as a child.

The Landing of the Pilgrims. Paperback. James Daugherty. Random House, 1981.

One of the series of books which sets the standards for profiling American history. The author draws on Pilgrim’s own journals of the events and hardships of their first hard years in the New World.

Media References…Media References…

United States History Charts. 8 charts. Creative Teaching Press, 2000.

These charts address major topics in U.S. history through colorful graphics, timelines, and explanatory text. The backs include teaching aids as literature lists, activity ideas, background info and critical thinking questions


Kids Discover Magazine Sets: American History. Magazines. 1998-2000.

This series covers the beginnings of America reveals the traits of pre-Columbian Northern America, the what, where, when, and who of Colonial America.

Life and Times Series. CD-ROM and guide.. Visions Technology in Education, 2001.

Students can use this series for research and make oral and written presentations, analyze primary sources, and organize information. Guide covers teaching strategies and assessments.


Multimedia Collections. 5 CD-ROMs. Zenger Media, Teacher Created Materials, 2001.

This collection will help create slide shows, worksheets, bulletin board displays, use for student reports, art projects, creative writing and content reviews.

Webjourney. Activity book. Forest Technologies, 2000.

94 page that contains over 100 content rich websites on Colonial America that includes activity ideas and worksheets.


Music of the American Colonies. Audiocassette and booklet. Anne and Ridley Enslow. Enslow, 2000.

20 Songs from the colonial time period performed on period instruments capture the spirit of colonial America. Also includes a 64 page booklet of illustrated articles on songs, lyrics and instrument photos.

Colonial & Revolution Songs. 2 Compact discs and Songbook. Keith & Rusty McNeil.

Music which captures people’s feelings about the history they lived through with brief narrative. Accompanied by instruments appropriate to the times.


Historic Flags of Our Country. 10 flags, guide. Interact, 1994.

Ten flags with a brief guide describes the historic role of each.

Profiles of America at War. 3 photo packs. Edupress, 1996.

Eight captioned photographs show people and events from three wars. Flip sides feature short articles about the illustrations, plus questions, project ideas, vocabulary notes.

The Territorial Growth of the United States. Map. National Geographic Society, 1994.

Map of the U.S. growth, extends the borders of Virginia and other states to the Mississippi, border of smaller maps of how the U.S. looked at different time periods.


Colonial Days: American Kids in History. Paperback. David C. King. Wiley, 1998.

Students can follow a fictional family living in the Massachusetts colony in 1732, through each of the four seasons to discover how work and recreation changed throughout the year. More than 40 activities included.

Kids Explore the Birth of America. VHS videocassette, guide. Learning Matters, 1997.

Elementary students research and perform a play about America’s past. Segments cover early peoples, U.S. regions, explorers, colonial life.

Media Resources…Media Resources…

Kids Learn America: Bringing Geography to Life With People, Places and History. Paperback. Williamson, 1999.

Students discover a wealth of geographical and historical information about the U.S. and specific facts about each state in this activity-packed book organized into seven regions.

The Quilt-block History of Pioneer Days: With Projects Kids Can Make. Hardback. Millbrook, 1995.

A simple history of American pioneers told through traditional quilt patterns. This book shows how the settlers’ daily lives, the special events they celebrated.


The American Presidency: CD-ROM Software. Grolier. 1999

Biographies of the presidents drawn from three different encyclopedias make this CD-ROM a perfect starting place for research and report writing. Students can also use hot links to jump directly from the CD to the World Wide Web and access the home pages of presidential libraries and birthplaces


The American President: VHS Videocassette. Boxed set. WNET/Kunhardt. 2000

These videos are compelling 12-20-minute profiles of America’s first 41 presidents and they are organized thematically.

Our Nation’s Capital: Activities and Projects for Learning About Washington, D.C. Activity book. Scholastic. 1996

Readings, activities, and a game introduce the landmarks and history of America’s capital. Presents each landmark-the White House, Capitol, Supreme Court, Smithsonian, and the Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, and Vietnam Memorials.


American Government. Laserdisc. CEL. 1994 This covers two main areas. Parties and Campaigns

and The Presidency. The disc is organized into 40 segments of interactive full-motion video. Content includes clips from a televised election night and in-depth analysis of this election. Contents include a 35-page guide containing thought questions, classroom exercises, reading lists, and biographical data

Executive Branch Posters: Posters. Waterwheel. 2001

This is a black-and-white poster of portraits of each of the presidents in chronological order against a colorful background.

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Resource Unit Pioneer Life & President Abraham Lincoln By: Chad Arnett & Eleise Buxton ED417-Dr. Helms 5/28/02