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Thomas Jefferson: Philosopher of Freedom

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Students view a documentary on Thomas Jefferson. Statesman, scientist, architect, president-he was America's dashing Renaissance man. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then write their own version of a biography of Thomas Jefferson.

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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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