Thomas Jefferson Teaching Resources :: 745

Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Constitution Day Activities: Elementary

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Who were Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and George Mason?

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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1800

For Students 5th - 8th

The election of 1800 was momentous for many reasons. Read about the defeat of John Adams and his Federalist policies, and see how Thomas Jefferson became president because of a crucial vote by a Federalist.

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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Lives of Early America

For Students 9th - 10th

Here you will get good information on Ben Franklin, George Washington, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Growing Opposition

For Students 5th - 8th

George Washington's cabinet had strong personalities with often opposing opinions. Read about the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in regard to Hamilton's financial policies for the new country. See why these...

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CommonLit

Common Lit: Act for Establishing Religious Freedom

For Students 11th - 12th

A learning module that begins with "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom" by Thomas Jefferson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

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Digital History

Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program

For Students 9th - 10th

Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.

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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Montana: Give Me Liberty the Montana State Constitution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Compare the meanings of "freedom" and "liberty." Students watch a video about what liberty meant to Thomas Jefferson, then consider different definitions of the word "liberty" by analyzing founding documents of both the United States and...

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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 1824: Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th

This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers events that occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.

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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Jeffersonian Age: 1800 1824: Quiz (2)

For Students 9th - 10th

This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers important events occurring during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.

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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

American Writers: Thomas Jefferson & James Madison

For Students 9th - 10th

An informational site on Jefferson & Madison. Includes general information about each one's life, works, and writings, including The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. Also includes links to other sites.

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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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Digital History

Digital History: Jeffersonians in Office [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a great overview of both the Jefferson Administration and the Madison administration. Read about the Louisiana Purchase, trade problems, the War of 1812, and the downfall of the Federalists. A great resource. [pdf]

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Library of Congress

Loc: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents

For Students 9th - 10th

This page from the Library of Congress links directly to a chronology of events leading to the declaration of independence from Great Britain, the drafting of the document, and Jefferson's vison as stated in the Declaration of Independence.

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 4: 1800 1848

For Students 9th - 10th

This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons and detailed notes for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1800-1848 are covered.

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