THE LIFE OF 

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

 

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was an amazing man.

The link below is to a timeline created and illustrated by 2nd graders.  See if you can pass the quiz at the end.

http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/lincoln/lincoln.htm 

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Click on this link to see pictures and read about the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/lincoln.html

Harriet Tubman and Underground Railroad

 

Harriet Tubman was an amazing and brave women. I hope that you would be that brave if you had lived during Harriet's time. Watch the videos below to learn  about the Underground Railroad,  Harriet Tubman and what a brave woman she was.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hthvETfIK28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BtoQMiayTM

The website below is pretty cool.
At the top of the page you can click on "Begin the Journey" to escape to freedom just like the slaves.
Also check out the slideshows and activities. 

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/index.htm

Oregon Trail

Life of a Pioneer

The life of a pioneer on the Oregon Trail was exciting, adventurous and unpredictable.  

Click on the links below to learn more.

http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/oregon_trail.php

http://library.thinkquest.org/6400/


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Fall 2013 Welcome

Welcome to the Fall 2013 

History Detective Blog

The topics we will cover this semester are:

1. The Oregon Trail     September 6

2. Underground Railroad/Harriet Tubman   Sept. 20

3.  Life of Abraham Lincoln    October 4

4.  The Civil War    October 18

5.  Immigration/Statue of Liberty    November 1

6.  Panama Canal     November 22

7.  Theodore Roosevelt    December 9

There is no text for this year.  I would recommend checking out books from the library to read aloud or for the child to read independently.  Given the popularity of these topics the options are extensive!  .  It's going to be a fun semester!