Topic: Architecture
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Jefferson’s notes on his epitaph and gravemarker
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It’s All French to Me
Exploring Jefferson’s relationship with France and how it impacted the founding of America and his legacy in our nationLesson Plan
Math, Science, Columns!
The Math and Science Behind the Architecture of the Columns of Monticello. For this exercise, we will focus on several mathematical and scientific properties of the doric order columns that...Lesson Plan
Monticello: Thomas Jefferson’s Autobiography
What was Thomas Jefferson’s public persona and private personality? In this lesson students will use Monticello, Jefferson’s meticulously designed home, as a primary source in their analysis and eventual determination...
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Jefferson Nickel Artwork
Artwork for the Jefferson Nickel, which was redesigned in 2006....
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44th Annual Naturalization Keynote
In this July 4 naturalization ceremony speech at Monticello, the architect IM Pei begins by admiring Jefferson’s skill in designing Monticello and his interest in exploring other cultures. As an...
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A General View of the City of London
This print shows an artist’s view of the city of London and the Thames River in 1760. The English capital had about 750,000 people and was by far the largest...Lesson Plan
A Little Rebellion is a Good Thing
This lesson is designed to be a culminating activity to learning about both Shays’ and Whiskey Rebellions, and the role they played in the timeline of changing American government. There...
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A View of the House of Peers
This image depicts a meeting of the British Parliament at Westminster Palace. The hereditary House of Lords (or Peers) occupies the center of the great hall. Members of the elected...
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