What would it take to build a cabin like the one Abraham Lincoln lived in? Objective Students will learn about tools and resources needed to build a frontier cabin. Students will also explore area and perimeter of their cabin. Background Students should be familiar with Kentucky resources. Students should be able to find both perimeter and area prior to activity. Have students view teacher selected parts from materials section on cabins. Preparation Preview articles on cabins attached and choose sections or portions you want students to view. Duration: 60 Minutes.