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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This online collection of Thomas Jefferson resources includes texts, quotations, and bibliographies, along with documents which were written either by or to Jefferson.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: An Interview With Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
"What do you think Thomas Jefferson was like as a person? What were his interests and hobbies? Where did he go to school? Imagine yourself as a reporter in 1826, about to interview Mr. Jefferson at Monticello, his home."
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Cengage Learning

Houghton Mifflin: Thomas Jefferson (1743 1826)

For Students 9th - 10th
Houghton Mifflin provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson, including his involvement in the Declaration of Independence, the presidency, and much more.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Thomas Jefferson: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the The Declaration of Independence, and includes information on Thomas Jefferson's role in its creation.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 3. Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A consice biography of President Thomas Jefferson. Find details about the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidental politics.
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Cato Institute

James Madison's Vision of Liberty [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by the CATO institute about James Madison's vision for his writing and contribution for the U.S. Constitutional Convention. Includes information on his views of a limited government for citizens' rights.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource takes you through the life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) before and after his presidency.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Most Important Thing He Ever Wrote

For Students 3rd - 5th
Tells about Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Thomas Jefferson Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
An electronic archive of all of Thomas Jefferson's written works throughout his life. Along with these primary sources there is also a section on architectural drawings by Thomas Jefferson.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: What Makes Us Human?

For Teachers 9th Standards
Ninth graders read chapters 18-27 of A Lesson Before Dying and examine how the interactions among the characters and the lessons learned by these characters develops a theme. Students also view the video, "Why Your Worst Deeds Don't...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Character Development

For Students 9th Standards
Form claims to prepare for a discussion about the lessons Grant and Jefferson have learned about humanity in the first seven chapters.
Unit Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Isolation

For Teachers 9th Standards
Students will examine how the theme of isolation is developed in chapters 8-17 of A Lesson Before Dying, as well as the song "I Am a Rock," "No Man is an Island," and an excerpt from Invisible Man. Students will also examine the internal...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Characters and Theme

For Students 9th Standards
Gather and organize evidence to prepare for a discussion about the similarities between Grant and Jefferson and their placement on Maslow's hierarchy. This will help us understand how Gaines is using characters to develop a theme.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Character Development and Theme

For Students 9th Standards
We will react to chapter twenty-two from A Lesson Before Dying to establish our initial understanding of character and theme.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Jefferson's Draft:declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A draft of the Declaration of Independence with changes from the original indicated by brackets.
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University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the meeting of the Continental Congress during which the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Links to famous people present at the meeting.
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C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief summary of The Declaration and Constitution by Thomas Jefferson and others. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other information websites.
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PublicBookshelf Corporation

Our Country: Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
PublicBookShelf.com provides brief information on Thomas Jefferson's presidency, including quotes on his policy.
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Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Garden of Praise is written for the K-3 student. It gives basic information but also provides additional sites for more in-depth study.
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Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography on the third president of the United States. Links to related people/events as well as to books, videos, and other sites related to Jefferson.
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Curated OER

Image of Jefferson, Franklin, and Others in Discussion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress links directly to a chronology of events leading to the declaration of independence from Great Britain, the drafting of the document, and Jefferson'vison as stated in the Declaration of...
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Curated OER

No beliefs.com: Thomas Jefferson, Christianity & Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Thomas Jefferson's views on Christianity and religion. Contains a picture and many quotes.
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Curated OER

Grolier Online: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 8th
A thorough biography of one of the founding fathers of America, Thomas Jefferson.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jefferson Nickel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Contour line drawing the Jefferson nickel.