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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Jefferson's Secret Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Read President Thomas Jefferson's secret message to Congress through which he asked for money to explore the West. The 1803 document is accompanied by transcription and overview of its content.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents important information about the Lewis and Clark expedition with 20 interesting facts about this important event that occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The Lewis and Clark expedition helped by Sacagawea traveled...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Revolution of 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
The election of 1800 was a revolution in a peaceful sense. Read about the election, how Thomas Jefferson became president, and the resulting 12th Amendment.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Early Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the tremendous growing pains faced by the new republic of the United States from the presidency of George Washington up to the election of Thomas Jefferson. Find out about the domestic...
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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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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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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: George Washington: The First Administration

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about George Washington's presidency. See why his role was so important in setting precedents to be followed by future chief executives. Find out about some of the warts in his personality too, all of which made him more human.
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Library of Congress

Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Penny for Your Thoughts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is an outline for a week-long lesson usually taught in the month of February around President's Day. It is an interdisciplinary study combining coin identification with a literature-based study of the Presidents represented on the...
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Digital History

Digital History: The New Nation [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many problems existed for the new United States. Read about issues facing George Washington as the new President, and find out about the major successes of the first Congress. [PDF]
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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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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1743-1826) US President 1801-1809
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1743-1826) US President 1801-1809
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1743-1826) US President 1801-1809
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-1809. Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-1809. Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
(1743-1826) Third President of the United States 1801-1809. Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
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Unit Plan
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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Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: The Corps of Discovery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders learn about westward expansion and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore primary and secondary resource readings on the Louisiana Purchase, President...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 12th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the Twelfth Amendment that is about the election of the President and Vice President.