Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy
Lesson Plans and Activities



Developed in conjunction with the ALPLM's exciting new exhibit of the same name, the lesson plans and activities below will introduce students to the world of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of the 16th president and arguably the most controversial of all First Ladies.

Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy runs in the Illinois Gallery of the ALPLM from late April through Fall 2007. Check back here often as more lesson plans are added.

Lesson One Mary Todd Lincoln: Before and After (Grades 4-12)

Lesson Two What's Going On In Mary Lincoln's World? (Grades 4-8)

Lesson Three What Do Historians Say About Mary Todd Lincoln (Grades 7-12)

Worksheets & Handouts

What do we know about Mary Todd Lincoln? T-Graph
Views of Mary Lincoln
Historians and Mary Lincoln
What's Going On In Mary Lincoln's World Worksheet
Mary Todd Lincoln Chronology
Mary Todd Lincoln Coloring Page
Write a Letter to Mrs. Lincoln

Attend our upcoming teacher workshop on Mary Lincoln, Saturday, September 8, 9:00-2:00 p.m. Register via email: Carol.Manning@illinois.gov. Admission is free and CPDUs will be awarded.