Humanities Texas
Primary Source Worksheet: Delaware Memorial Expressing Opposition to the Embargo Act of 1807
The right to petition is clearly illustrated by this primary source document that presents arguments against Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807.
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Jefferson on a Nickel
Students study our third president, Thomas Jefferson through stories and poems. They investigate the attributes of a nickel.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab
In this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words correspond to the theme of Memorial Day.
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Show Me Economics
Students identify the penny as a copper coin worth 1 cent. They discover information found on the penny: President Lincoln's face, Lincoln Memorial, date, and location of minting.
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Presidential Trading Cards
Students research the Internet to collect data about the US Presidents. They use the data that they collect along with available technology to produce trading cards and brochures using keyboarding skills, text boxes, acquiring photos,...
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Presidents' Day
Learners investigate George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other American Presidents. They complete a Webquest, take a virtual tour of Mount Vernon, answer discussion questions, and evaluate newspaper articles about the current president.
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What Is On The Coin
In this social studies learning exercise, students look at the different types of coins and focus upon reading a variety of facts and make notes concerning them.
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National Park Service: Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The official website for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, D.C. Be sure to click "In Depth" for more information about the memorial and Jefferson himself.
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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation: Monticello: House & Gardens
This site from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation features the architectural features of Monticello, including a floor plan of the house.
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A View on Cities: Jefferson Memorial
A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.
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National Park Service: Jefferson Memorial
A comprehensive page on the Jefferson Memorial provides information on its design and construction.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Jefferson Memorial
Features an image and brief description of the Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, DC which was built in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
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Jefferson Memorial
One-page website includes a brief paragraph on Thomas Jefferson, a chronology of his life and a paragraph on the Memorial.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Jefferson Memorial
A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.
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Jefferson Memorial From Washington Monument
A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.
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The Jefferson Memorial
One-page website includes a brief paragraph on Thomas Jefferson, a chronology of his life and a paragraph on the Memorial.
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National Park Service: National Mall
This site is from the National Park Service. No shoe stores at this mall! Find out about our national "front yard" -- statistics, a link to the history of the National Mall, and a listing of all the monuments on the Mall. Also includes a...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Mount Rushmore Facts and History
Provides the history of Mount Rushmore with many interesting facts.
Library of Congress
Loc: Virtual Tours
Explore the different halls of the great Library of Congress from the click of a mouse through this virtual tour. Highlights of the history of each room are included.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge granite sculpture that was created to celebrate 150 years of history in the United States of America. The giant sculptures are of (from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,...