Lesson Plans

As a Champion of Educating for American Democracy (EAD), we stand in agreement that K–12 education plays a pivotal role in ensuring the next generation is prepared to strengthen and sustain our constitutional democracy. The Lincoln Presidential Foundation supports the EAD approach and the collective, cross-ideological expertise that has informed the resources put forth towards achieving this goal. 

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Warning Signs Lesson Plans

High School Lesson Plans

"Lincoln's Response to Rising Threats to Freedom, Justice, and Democracy" as evidenced through Lincoln's Cooper Union Address

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Middle School Lesson Plans

"Lincoln's Response to Rising Threats to Freedom, Justice, and Democracy" Unit Plan

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Grades 4-6 Lesson Plans

"Scott Free? Lincoln’s Response to Dred Scott"

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Fortifying Our Democracy Lesson Plans

AP U.S. History Lesson Plans

"Is the Rule of Law Essential to “The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions”? Lincoln, abolitionism, and mob violence in the 1830s American West"

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High School Lesson Plans

"Is the Rule of Law Essential to “The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions”? Lincoln, abolitionism, and mob violence in the 1830s American West"

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Middle School Lesson Plans

"Is the Rule of Law Essential to “The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions”? Lincoln, abolitionism, and mob violence in the 1830s American West"

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