Topic: Monticello House & Gardens
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Jefferson Goblet
Jefferson sketched the desigen for this goblet and had two made while in France.
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Jefferson’s Alcove Bed
View of Jefferson’s bed looking through the alcove into his Cabinet, or office....
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Jefferson’s Family Enjoying the Parlor
Artist G.B. McIntosh imagines Thomas Jefferson and his family entertaining each other in Monticello's Parlor in the summer of 1816. Seen in this picture from left to right are: Mary...
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Jefferson’s Gardens: A Landscape of Opportunities / Instructions for the Unit
Through the voices of individuals working at Monticello, students will learn about Jefferson's passion for gardening and complete flower and vegetable experiments/projects. Students will also learn how to do calligraphy...Lesson Plan
Jefferson’s Gardens: A Landscape of Opportunities / Introduction to Project-Based Learning for this Unit
This unit will provide information on project-based learning and teaching strategies that will be used in the sections: Jefferson's Gardens: A Landscape of Opportunities: A Perpetuating Flower Garden/An Experimental Vegetable Garden/Creating...Lesson Plan
Jefferson’s Gardens: A Landscape of Opportunities: Section 2 – An Experimental Vegetable Garden
Students will study Jefferson’s concept of microclimate and water conservation at Monticello and they are given the opportunity to monitor their observations of growing their own vegetable (a radish) similar...Lesson Plan
Jefferson’s Gardens: A Landscape of Opportunities: Section 1 – A Perpetuating Flower Garden
Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the breadth and depth of the planning involved in the gardens at Monticello and the continual care to assure that plants are...Lesson Plan
Jefferson’s Gardens: A Landscape of Opportunities: Section 3 – Creating Personal Space for Self-Reflection
Students will understand Jefferson's use of landscape to create both beauty and privacy; the architectural features of his homes at Monticello and summer retreat, Poplar Forest, for solitude, and evidence of...
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