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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High School Lessons 

"Warning Signs: 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 Lessons

Warning Signs: Lincoln's Response to Rising Threats to Freedom, Justice, and Democracy Unit Plan

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Grades 4-6 Lessons

Scott Free? Warning Signs: Lincoln’s Response to Dred Scott

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