Jefferson Thomas Teaching Resources :: 697

Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Jeffersonian Ideology

For Students 5th - 8th

An easy to understand overview of the thinking of Thomas Jefferson in terms of politics and the role of the people in political action. See what he feared as the nation was becoming industrialized, and read about the contradictions in...

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Black Past

Black Past: Hemings, Sally

For Students 9th - 10th

This brief encyclopedia entry tells a little about Sally Hemings and her relationship with Thomas Jefferson.

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Digital History

Digital History: Religious Freedom and the Founders

For Students 9th - 10th

Read the background for the Founding Fathers' support of freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Included are parts of letters in which George Washington and Thomas Jefferson celebrate the fact that the United States was...

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A&E Television

History.com: Thomas Jefferson Videos: Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th

A video featuring the Declaration of Independence. Tom Brokaw addresses why the Continental Congress found the need for the revolutionary document. [4:00]

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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase

For Teachers 8th

Eighth graders will explore via primary sources, the success of Lewis and Clark's expedition, and develop skills in analyzing documents and artifacts.

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Digital History

Digital History: The Embargo of 1807

For Students 9th - 10th

Thomas Jefferson tried to retain American neutrality in relations with France and Great Britain, who were at war with each other. Read about the Embargo Act and its effect on the American economy. See how other acts enacted in the...

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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Command: Robert Smith (Destroyer No. 324)

For Students 9th - 10th

A brief biography of the second Secretary of the Navy during the Jefferson administration. He later became Secretary of State from in 1809. A destroyer vessel with his name was launched in 1919 and in use until 1931.

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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 6th - 8th

Here, at this site from the Library of Congress, you will find a brief, but informative, biography on Thomas Jefferson. Also included are a picture and a bibliography of readings on Jefferson.

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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th

This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Thomas Jefferson.

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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Thos. Jefferson: 2nd

For Students 9th - 10th

Review the text of the speech given by Thomas Jefferson on March 4, 1805, at his second inauguration.

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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Thos. Jefferson: 1st

For Students 9th - 10th

Review the text of the speech given by Thomas Jefferson on March 4, 1801, at his first inauguration.

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Other

Liberty Online: "Addresses, Messages, and Replies"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

This site provides students access to the full text of selected Thomas Jefferson's speeches.

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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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Other

Constitutional Principle: Jefferson's Letters to Attorney General Levi Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th

This letter discusses Thomas Jefferson's views on the separation of church and state.

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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.

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