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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recall the names of the first two presidents of the United States and identify the man who became the third. They compose an epitaph for Thomas Jefferson.
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PBS

Pbs: Archive of Thomas Jefferson's Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
A PBS website that contains Jefferson's views on political, religious, social, personal, and intellectual freedoms in the form of his original documents. Contains the Louisiana Purchase agreement. Tied to a larger site on a Jefferson...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
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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Website
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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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography including links to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Jefferson's first inaugural address.
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Unit Plan
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.