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Thomas Jefferson Biography

Description: This is a detailed biography about Thomas Jefferson

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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First Lady Martha Skelton Jefferson Biography

Description: This is a biography about Martha Skelton Jefferson - first lady of Thomas Jefferson.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates

Description: This article discusses the causes of the First Barbary War

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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The Establishment of the University of Virginia - Article

Description: This brief article discusses the vision Thomas Jefferson had for his University of Virginia in 1825.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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Thomas Jefferson and the Library of Congress

Description: This article describes Thomas Jefferson's incredible book collection and the formation of the Library of Congress

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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Thomas Jefferson's Pet Mockingbird

Description: This article describes Thomas Jefferson's pet mockingbird and his love of nature.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

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July 4, 1826 - The Deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Description: This article discusses one of the greatest ironies in American history: On July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died, just hours apart.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Thomas Jefferson Digital Centers - by Computer Mice

Description: This resource includes numerous bundled digital learning, researching, communicating, reviewing, and gaming activities on Thomas Jefferson in a single resource. Students can conduct research , fill out graphic organizers and Venn diagrams, write e-books with pictures, conduct interviews, determine fact or opinion, play games, and much, much more! If you're teaching about Thomas Jefferson, you're sure to find any number of unique opportunities for your students here.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 +

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Thomas Jefferson $2 Bill Coloring Sheet

Description: This is a beautiful outline of the American $2 Bill featuring Thomas Jefferson. Perfect for coloring.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Effects of the Revolutionary War - Declaration of Independence

Description: This page describes the Declaration of Independence, its purpose, and the process for drafting it.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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The Land Ordinances of 1784 and 1785

Description: This article discusses Jefferson's Land Ordinances of 1784 and 1785, in which he attempted to forever end the spread of slavery.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Effects of the Revolutionary War - Federalists vs Republicans

Description: This page describes the differences between Federalists and Republicans following ratification of the Constitution.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Effects of the Revolutionary War - Assumption

Description: This page describes the Hamilton's plan to strengthen the central government and the deal he brokered to make it happen.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Effects of the Revolutionary War - French Revolution

Description: This page describes how the French Revolution influenced American politics.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Effects of the Revolutionary War - Newspaper Wars

Description: This page describes the divisive nature of American newspapers, pamphlets, and publications after ratification of the Constitution.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Thomas Jefferson Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH: 250 Words; LEXILE: 810

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Thomas Jefferson Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 250 Words; LEXILE: 810

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Thomas Jefferson Cloze Reading

Description: This contextual vocabulary exercise requires students to insert the vocabulary words from the word bank that complete the paragraph or paragraphs/

Type: Cloze Reading

Format: Online Activity

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Virtual History Teacher - Grading a Thomas Jefferson Test

Description: Students play the role of a virtual history teacher and must grade responses to three questions about the life of Thomas Jefferson. Each response is incomplete, and students must fill in the missing information in the "response" section. Students can use the Thomas Jefferson biography for reference.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Declaration of Independence Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This American Revolution/Revolutionary War resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. PASSAGE LENGTH = 267 Words; LEXILE = 1110

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Declaration of Independence Reading Comprehension

Description: This American Revolution/Revolutionary War resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH = 267 Words; LEXILE = 1110

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

The Four Dollar Declaration of Independence

Description: This fun story-writing prompt tells the story of a Philadelphia man who found an original copy of the Declaration of Independence behind an old painting that he bought for $4.00. The prompt challenges students to tell a similar tale of how they find a valuable historical artifact in an improbable place.

Type: Social Studies Prompt

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Is Recess an Unalienable Right? - Declaration of Independence

Description: This writing prompt requires students to understand the concept of unalienable rights and then to form a persuasive essay on whether recess is a right or privilege that teachers should be able to take away.

Type: Social Studies Prompt

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

The Secret Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence

Description: This American Revolution/Revolutionary War parody on the Declaration of Independence require students to fix the spelling, grammar, and punctuation of the "rough" draft of Thomas Jefferson's declaration.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

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Who is Your Founding Father? - Game

Description: In this innovative game, students determine the "Founding Father" by evaluating the accomplishments of Franklin, Washington, Jefferson, and Hamilton on a significance scale of 1-10. As students evaluate each accomplishment, the "father" responsible for the accomplishment moves forward. For example, if a statement such as "How significant is it that this person wrote the Declaration Independence?" appears, and the student judges it "9," Thomas Jefferson would move forward nine steps.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

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Comparing and Contrasting Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Description: This activity requires students to compare and contrast Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Students must evaluate ten statements to determine if each is associated with Jefferson, Madison, or both.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

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Federalists versus Republicans Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. PASSAGE LENGTH: 237 Words; LEXILE: 1210

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Federalists versus Republicans Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Louisiana Purchase Description and Map

Description: This page describes the Louisiana Purchase.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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Louisiana Purchase Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

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Louisiana Purchase Label-me Quiz

Description: This activity requires students to label the states that would eventually be carved from the Louisiana Territory.

Type: Map Exercise

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Louisiana Purchase Label-me Quiz - Online

Description: This activity requires students to identify the states that would eventually be carved from the Louisiana Territory

Type: Map Exercise

Format: Online Activity

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Part 1: Lewis and Clark In Depth Tour - Introduction

Description: This page contains a stirring introduction into the realities of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Type: Historical Profile or Biography Narrative

Format: Online Activity

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Lewis and Clark Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. PASSAGE LENGTH: 395 Words; LEXILE: 1110

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and ten multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

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Mockingbird Printable Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a descriptive passage and seven multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

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July 4, 1826: The Deaths of Jefferson and Adams Reading Comprehension

Description: This resource includes a historical passage and seven multiple choice questions.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Thomas Jefferson Activities Bundle -16 Printable Thomas Jefferson Activities from MrNussbaum.com

Description: This packet contains all of the printable Thomas Jefferson activities on MrNussbaum.com

Type: Printable Units

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Presidential Mismatch - Online Game

Description: Students must rearrange the presidential chart so that the presidents are in the correct order in which they served. The number of presidents used in the game is customizable. The timer allows for friendly competitions. Students who enjoy history will love this game!

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Currency Mismatch - Online Game

Description: This is a wildly fun game that requires students to drag and drop the correct presidential faces to their correct dollar bills. The game is timed and makes for awesome friendly competitions within a classroom.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Presidential Quotes

Description: This activity first requires students to match the famous quote with the president. Next, students must choose their favorite quote and attempt to explain it in detail.

Type: Social Studies Prompt

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Presidential Heights

Description: Did you know James Madison was the shortest president? Did you know Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president? This fun math activity requires students to answer questions about the heights of presidents by viewing the bar graph and making conversions from feet to inches and inches to feet.

Type: Math Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

United States Presidents Interactive

Description: This is a supremely useful interactive presidents chart. Students simply click on the name or picture of the president to learn all about their accomplishments in and out of office.

Type: Interactive Map or Tour

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Presidents Scavenger Hunt

Description: This scavenger hunt is designed for use with the interactive presidential chart.

Type: Scavenger hunts

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Revolutionary Figures and Social Media

Description: This fun activity challenges students to create a static social media page about their favorite revolutionary figure. George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Abigail Adams.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

United States Currency Gallery - $1 bill to $100,000 bill!

Description: This is simply a clickable gallery that allows students to investigate low and high denominations of U.S. dollar bills from today and from the early 1900s. Did you know there used to be $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, and $100,000 bills?

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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American Revolution Timeline - Online Game

Description: This fun and challenging game requires students to correctly order revolutionary war events along the timeline. Easy and Hard levels are available. Very fun, but very challenging.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Not Boring Jeopardy - 13 Colonies Editiion

Description: This is a "jeopardy" like game on the 13 colonies. It's super fun for classrooms, individuals, or small teams, totally customizable.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

Grade Levels: 4, 5, 6

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Not Boring Jeopardy - American Revolution Edition

Description: This is a "jeopardy" like game on the American Revolution.. It's super fun for classrooms, individuals, or small teams, totally customizable. Uncheck "teams take turns" to make it more exciting for kids.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

Grade Levels: 3, 4, 5, 6

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Tic Tac DOUGH - 13 Colonies Edition

Description: Modeled after the 1970s game show, TIC TAC Dough requires students to get 1,000 points, or, score "tic" and "tac" by choose a panel between 1-9 and answering multiple choice questions about the 13 colonies. Behind each panel is a number panel, the word "tic", the word "tac" or the dreaded dragon. If a student picks the panel with the dragon, the game is automatically over - just like the real gameshow.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

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Tic Tac DOUGH - American Revolution Edition

Description: Modeled after the 1970s game show, TIC TAC Dough requires students to get 1,000 points, or, score "tic" and "tac" by choose a panel between 1-9 and answering multiple choice questions about the Revolutionary War. Behind each panel is a number panel, the word "tic", the word "tac" or the dreaded dragon. If a student picks the panel with the dragon, the game is automatically over - just like the real gameshow.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

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Founding Fathers Power Point Presentation

Description: This power point presentation explains everything you need to know about the Founding Fathers. Includes Washington, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison.

Type: Presentation

Format: Printable Activity

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Presidential Rankings Logic Puzzle

Description: This resource requires students to order selected presidents in terms of their C-SPAN rankings using their logic skills. Perfect for students in grades 4-6.

Type: Social Studies Fun

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Presidents Word Search - Online

Description: This is an online word search with the 45 presidents. Choose with or without a timer.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

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Presidents Word Search - Printable

Description: This is an online word search with the 45 presidents. Choose with or without a timer.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Game

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Presidential Math - Addition and Subtraction

Description: If you know that Millard Fillmore was the 13th president or that Martin Van Buren was the eighth, this exercise is for you. This activity requires students to add problems such as Jefferson + Tyler = ? Jefferson being (3) and Tyler being (10). 3 + 10 = 13. The 13th president is Millard Fillmore, thus - Jefferson + Tyler = Fillmore. A picture gallery of all 45 presidents is provided. Perfect for Presidents Day!

Type: Social Studies Fun

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