Honest Abe Presentation Slides
Honest Abe
Our 16th President
16
Who Is This Man?
The Penny
The $5 Bill
"Have you seen this face before? What do you know about him?"
Let's Watch!
Video Time
Embedded media
Watch for the penny and the $5 bill!
The Log Cabin
Abe Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809.
He didn't go to school much, but he loved to read. He even read by candlelight!
A simple home for a future leader
A Very Tall Leader
6'4"
Tallest President Ever!
"Honest Abe"
Abe worked hard as a storekeeper and a lawyer. People trusted him because he was honest.
The Stovepipe Hat
He kept important letters and papers inside his tall black hat so he wouldn't lose them!
The 16th President
Keeping Us One
During the Civil War, Lincoln fought to keep all the states together as one country.
Helping People
Lincoln worked very hard to end slavery and make sure everyone could be free.
"Under Lincoln's strong leadership, the United States has remained united ever since."
We Remember Abe
The Penny
$5 Bill
Memorial
Mt. Rushmore
Lincoln Rubbings
1
Place your penny under your paper.
2
Rub your crayon gently over the penny.
3
Watch Honest Abe's face appear!
Honest Abe Teacher Guide
Honest Abe
Teacher Instruction Guide
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Subject: Social Studies
Duration: 45 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will identify Abraham Lincoln as a significant historical figure (the 16th U.S. President) and recognize his image on the penny and the $5 bill.
Materials Needed
- Pennies (1 per student)
- $5 Bill (for demo)
- Crayons (peeled)
- Rubbing Worksheet
- Presentation Slides
Lesson Procedure
5 MIN
Warm-Up
The Mystery Man
Show the class a real penny and a $5 bill. Use Slide 2 to project larger versions.
"Does anyone know who this man is? Have you seen him on your money before? What do you notice about him? (e.g., his beard, his suit, his profile)."
10 MIN
Video
Video Viewing: Who is Abe Lincoln?
Play the video on Slide 3. Use the following pause points for discussion:
3:50
Organization: Ask students if they ever lose things. Discuss Lincoln's "hat method" for storing papers.
5:35
Civil War: Briefly explain that a "Civil War" is a fight between people in the same country. He worked to keep us one big family.
6:55
Currency: Confirm where his face appears (penny and $5 bill).
20 MIN
Activity
Lincoln Rubbings
Distribute the Rubbing Worksheet, pennies, and crayons. Guide students through the steps on Slide 8.
- Help students tape pennies to the desk under the paper if they struggle with sliding.
- Encourage using the side of the crayon for better results.
- Discuss the nickname "Honest Abe" while they work. Why is honesty important for a leader?
10 MIN
Closure
Circle Share
Have students share one fact they wrote or drew on their worksheet.
Key Vocabulary for Review:
Log Cabin: A house made of wood logs.
Stovepipe Hat: A tall, black, cylindrical hat.
Memorial: A place built to remember someone.
16th President: His number in the line of leaders.
Teacher Tip: Lincoln was 6'4"! Mark this height on your classroom wall to show students how tall he really was.
