Format
1) Introduction in first person
2) Historical accounts (in first person) of how Lincoln's life was lucky as a young person
3) Historical accounts (in first person) of how Lincoln's life was lucky and honest as an adult
4) Historical accounts (in first person) of how Lincoln's life was lucky as President
5) Questions and wrap up
Objectives
The participant will:
-engage in conversation with Abraham Lincoln.
-develop an understanding of Abe's character.
-develop an appreciation for the fortunate events in Abe's life.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN STATE OR REGION :
•Understands the people, events, problems, and ideas that were significant in creating the history of their state
NSS-USH.K-4.3 THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND THE PEOPLE FROM MANY CULTURES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO ITS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HERITAGE
•Understands how democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols
•Understands the folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they helped to form a national heritage