Topic: Primary Documents & Jefferson Writings
Lesson Plan
Jefferson & Washington: The Pursuit of Happiness
At the time of George Washington’s death in 1799, the relationship between ‘Founding Brothers’ Thomas Jefferson and George Washington had disintegrated, primarily as the result of a personal letter Thomas...Lesson Plan
Roles of African-Americans and their lives on Mulberry Row
To analyze primary resources, identify plantation duties and roles, and interpret a memoir of slave descendant.
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Notes on Macaroni and a Macaroni Machine
Jefferson’s undated drawing and notes on macaroni (pasta) and a macaroni machine....Lesson Plan
Revise and Finalize: The Declaration of Independence from the Rough Draft to the Final Copy
This lesson focuses on comparing Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence with the final copy. Examining the creation of the Declaration of Independence will deepen their understanding...
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Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson wanted his tombstone to list the “things that he had given the people.” It reads: “Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of Independence of The Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom And Father of the University of Virginia.” Why did Jefferson want the Statute for Religious Freedom on his tombstone?
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Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson. “An Act for Establishing Religious Freedom,” 16 January 1786. Manuscript. Records of the General Assembly, Enrolled Bills, Record Group 78. Lab# 07_0071_01. Jefferson’s Bill for Religious Freedom became...Lesson Plan
Thomas Jefferson’s World: Movie Guide for Middle School Classrooms
A resource guide geared towards middle school classrooms, designed to accompany the 20-minute film Thomas Jefferson’s World...Lesson Plan
Thomas Jefferson’s World: Movie Guide for AP High School and College Classrooms
A resource guide designed for advanced placement high school and college classrooms, created to accompany the film THOMAS JEFFERSON’S WORLD...Lesson Plan
‘Dreams of the Future’: Investigating Thomas Jefferson’s Youth To Achieve Our Own Goals
Students often find history intangible, especially when it is the study of “dead white guys”. In this lesson, students consider their own personal goals for the future and investigate Thomas...Lesson Plan