Lincoln's 200th Birthday Bicentennial

Lincoln Bicentennial – January – April 2009 Celebrate Lincoln's 200th Birthday in the Nation's Capital on Feb. 12, 2009

On the occasion of the 200th anniversary celebration of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday, we can make learning fun with a theme unit or study of his life, politics, art, history, the other Presidents, slavery, the Civil War, speeches, books, and more info about Abraham Lincoln. Explore the biographies of the presidents to learn about the life and politics of each president on Presidents' Day or during this time. You can assess the students' knowledge of U.S. history and have fun learning about our past. There are many resources available to celebrate Lincoln's 200th Birthday and President Abraham Lincoln's birthday on February 12th.

http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/LincolnBiCent.htm Celebrate Lincoln's 200th Birthday in the Nation's Capital Feb. 12, 2009

http://www.in.gov/judiciary/citc/lessons/lincoln/elementary.html Birthday Bash

http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/lincolnRedesign/ New Lincoln Penny

http://www.geocities.com/mrsjacksonsclass/presidentsday.htm Presidents' Day

Ready for everything Lincoln? Washington, DC will host a citywide four-month celebration marking the Lincoln Bicentennial, (February 12, 2009 - Lincoln’s 200th Birthday) with more than 80 exhibitions, performances, lectures, and guided tours honoring Abraham Lincoln. Beginning January 1 and running through April 30, the nation’s capital will offer an impressive lineup of major events and commemorations of one of America’s best loved leaders.
Taken from http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/LincolnBiCent.htm