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Faces of the Revolution
Fifth graders investigate the important figures of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson plan, 5th graders outline the important events of the war and complete a worksheet.
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American Presidents
In this American Presidents worksheet, 8th graders match 21 presidents with matching statements about events during their presidency. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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The Constitution and The Bill of Rights
Students explore the Constitution and The Bill of Rights including the process of the Convention throgh a variety of websites that examine the framers, venets leading up to and after the convention games and more.
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Don't Let Your Rights Be Violated
Ninth graders engage in a study of the First Amendment of The Constitution. They read the amendment and use a highlighter to note the important parts. Then students journal the connections of its importance to daily life. They include...
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Democracy, A Basic Element In Our Society
Students investigate the concept of freedom with the context of the First Amendment. They research and take notes looking for the connections between democracy and freedom. They complete a writing assessment that includes naming all of...
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Grew to the West
In this westward growth activity, learners use lyrics given to follow along with the song "Grew to the West," filling in blanks to answer simple questions throughout. Students then answer 10 additional questions about the song. Song link...
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
Short biography of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States. A color portrait is provided.
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: Thomas Jefferson
A collection of letters and documents written by Thomas Jefferson.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library
Resource showcases the holdings of Thomas Jefferson's personal library built around the themes of memory, reason, and imagination.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers
Access a collection of Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers provided for by the University of Virginia. Content ranges from bills to "Observations on a Whale Fishery" to Opinions on French Treaties.
Library of Congress
Loc: Presidents as Poets: Thomas Jefferson
Insight into the appreciation of poetry by President Thomas Jefferson. Includes a transcript of his poem entitled, "To Ellen".
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Duel: Thomas Jefferson
This resource provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson's political career (both nationally and in the state of Virginia), the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and his retirement at Monticello.
Yale University
Yale: Autobiograpy of Thomas Jefferson
Excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's autobiography.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson Timeline
This detailed timeline describes Thomas Jefferson's life, spanning the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the early Republic. You will also find maps and written documents within this collection.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Thomas Jefferson Papers
Learn about the Thomas Jefferson Papers, a collection of more than 27,000 original documents from the life of Thomas Jefferson. Includes a portrait, a timeline and an overview of the collection. Click on "browse by series" to view the...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: The Letters of Thomas Jefferson
An enormous collection of the original text of the personal letters written by Thomas Jefferson between 1743 and 1826 to many influential political leaders and friends.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson Exhibit
The Library of Congress has created an exhibit which focuses on the extraordinary legacy of Thomas Jefferson--founding father, farmer, architect, inventor, slaveholder, book collector, scholar, diplomat, and the third president of the...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
Included here are Thomas Jefferson's two inaugural addresses and his State of the Nation speeches. You can follow Jefferson's increased distress concerning the young nation's treatment by European nations. Fascinating reading.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
Information and lesson plan about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the first Republican President and the political unrest around the time of his election as the third President of the United States.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Territory
Information with lesson plan for grades 9-12 about Thomas Jefferson and the events surrounding his decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson: Establishing a Federal Republic
This Library of Congress article states that Jefferson, although serving as U.S. minister in France while the U.S. Constitution was being written, still influenced its outcome and wording through correspondence. Read this brief overview...
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson: The West
This resource explains Jefferson's interest in westward expansion while showing and describing many original documents.
Other
Libertyonline: Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson: French Revolution
This autobiographical site takes the writings of Jefferson and breaks them down into easy to read sections. Here you will find the section on the French Revolution.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Age of Jefferson and Madison
[Free Registration/Login Required] After a brief description of Thomas Jefferson's and James Madison's contributions to the early ideology and government of the new United States in their authorship of the Declaration of Independence and...
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