How is life in the past different than today? Objective Students will be to compare Abraham Lincoln’s home, clothing, and gender roles from his childhood to homes, clothing, and gender roles today. Background The teacher needs knowledge in the areas of comparing and contrasting. The teacher also needs to be able to look at the homes Abraham Lincoln lived in and determine what they were made out of and the difference between homes now and then. The teacher also needs to know the time period of 1811-1816 clothing that was worn or familiar with the clothing that was worn. The teacher also needs t Duration: 60 Minutes.