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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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Baertracks

Creative Quotations: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Look here for 15 quotes written or spoken by James Madison. References are given for each quote at the bottom of the page.
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Clastic Sedimentary Rock Classification

For Students 11th - 12th
An upper-level explanation of clastic sedimentary rock classification. Charts, diagrams, and review questions are included. Be sure to click on the PDF Clastic Identification key.
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Igneous Rock Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the classification of igneous rocks. Content addresses classification based on color and texture, mineral composition, and chemical composition.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the events leading up to the War of 1812, of select events from the course of the war, and of the war's aftermath.
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University of Virginia

Dolley Madison Project: Life, Letters and Legacy of Dolley Payne Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a wonderful, inclusive site about Dolley Madison, containing biographical information, her letters, pictures and much more.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Madison Second

For Students 9th - 10th
Review a transcript of James Madison's second inaugural address given on March 4, 1813. Includes a short introduction that explains the state of affairs in the country at the time.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: James Madison: First

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the text of the speech given by James Madison on March 4, 1809, at his first inauguration.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about James Madison.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of one of the best known and best loved First Ladies of the White House, Dolley Madison.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: President Madison's 1812 War Message

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "President Madison's 1812 War Message" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Curated OER

James Madison

For Students 6th - 8th
FactMonster surveys the life and career of President James Madison.
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Keys to Igneous Rock Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
Click for different identification keys for igneous rocks to help you classify them correctly. Includes various color/texture keys as well as classification charts. (NOTE: At the time of writing this, the PDF links were configured...
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Mineral Hardness and Cleavage

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the Mohs Hardness scale is followed by illustrations of crystal structures and cleavage.
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Mineral Luster

For Students 9th - 10th
Mineral photos depicting metallic and non-metallic luster. Includes shiny, glassy, and earthy examples.
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James Madison University

James Madison U.: Bowen's Reaction Series & Igneous Rock Forming Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're interested in learning about the igneous rock-forming minerals in seeing multiple pictures of each sample, then this is your site. It also includes the chain that these minerals follow. Click on the PDF link for a printable...
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Reflective Listening Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This exercise in reflective listening is designed to be done with a partner. Instructions are tailored to classroom use, complete with assessment sheets. There is also quite a bit of background material for those doing the exercise....
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Dept. Of Geology and Environmental Science: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions and pictures of over thirty minerals are available at this website. Documents describing the properties of minerals and how to use the properties for identification templates to make models, and dichotomous keys make up the...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cast Your Vote 1812

For Students 3rd - 9th
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war and President James Madison is encouraging you to listen to different perspectives of possible outcomes. What do you think of the issues- and the decision to go to war? Listen and read about...
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Other

The Dolley Madison Page: The Burning of Washington

For Students 6th - 8th
Some brief biographical information is given here plus an excerpt from a letter written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
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Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each activity was written...
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University of Chicago

The Founders' Constitution: Deficiencies of the Confederation

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of a 1787 article in which James Madison discusses the failures of the Articles of Confederation. An interesting look at the problems with the states and with foreign countries.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Kentucky and Virginia Resolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical text of the the Kentucky and Virginia Resolution written in 1798 by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The resolution was written as a protest to the Sedition Act.

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