Abraham Lincoln Research Project
Task 1: Who Was Abraham Lincoln
 On Youtube, Type in “Biography of Abraham Lincoln for kids: Meet the American
President for Kids- FreeSchool”
 Watch the video all about Abraham Lincoln
 Write down notes as you watch about what you learn about him. Look for the following
information:
a) where and when was he born
b) Who did he live with?
c) Who were his parents?
d) What was his childhood like
e) How did he become president
f) Any other important information
 Create a write up in your research journal about what you learned from the video of
Abraham Lincoln. Be sure to use full sentences and punctuation 
Task 2: What is Slavery?
 Research slavery by using google, books and by watching Youtube videos for kids
 In your research notebook, answer the following questions. When you answer the
questions, please respond in full, complete sentences. If there is anything you don’t
understand, or need help with, ask Ms. Pollock.
1) What is slavery?
2) Why did slavery happen?
3) When did slavery start? When did it end
4) In what part of the world did slavery exist?
5) How did people feel about slavery? Were people happy about it or sad?
6) How do you think slaves felt being slaves?
7) How did slavery end? Who put an end to it
8) Do you think slavery exists today?
Task 3: Compare and Contrast
 Create a chart that compares and contrasts what freedom looks and feels like, versus
what slavery looks and feels like. Include pictures
Task 4: Timeline
 In your research notebook, create a TIMELINE surrounding Abraham Lincoln’s life.
- Choose at least 5 important events from Lincoln’s life to include in your timeline
- Include words and pictures, and a clear, timeline
Task 5: Writing in the perspective of a slave
 Pretend you are a slave. Write a diary entry about your day and what you had to do. Be
sure to use full sentences, and descriptive detail
Task 6: Drawing Video
 On Youtube find a video showing you how to draw Abraham Lincoln
Task 7: The Lincoln Memorial
 On Youtube, Type in: “The Lincoln Memorial for Kids” by Homeschool POP
 In your research notebook, draw a picture of the Lincoln Memorial and then under it,
explain what the Lincoln Memorial is, and why it was built
Task 8: Powerpoint Presentation
 Create a powerpoint presentation about Abraham Lincoln and Slavery. Use images and
writing in your PowerPoint.
Decide if you want to present your PowerPoint to the class, to just Ms. Pollock and/or to maybe
Ms. Cambly as well  