Grade Range: K-4Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Reference MaterialsDate Posted: 1/14/2009
In this OurStory module, children will read Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers, a children's book that tells the story of Grace Bedell and the famous letter that she sent to Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources will allow children to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.
Multiple activities, Multimedia instruction, Museum education, Project-based learning
At six feet four inches tall, Lincoln towered over most of his contemporaries. He chose to stand ...
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In this true story, young Grace Bedell writes to Abraham Lincoln and asks him to grow a beard so ...
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