Thomas Jefferson

Here are some web sites to start your search on Thomas Jefferson. Type in the web address exactly as written and explore the site. Skim through the articles until you come to the parts that are on your topic. Take notes as necessary.

Main web site:
www.monticello.org

Inventions:
www.inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bljefferson.htm

Read about Thomas Jefferson and then click on each of the phrases in blue to learn more about his inventions.

University of Virginia:
www.cr.ps.gov/nr/twhp/www/ps/lessons/92uva/92uva.htm

Read through table of contents and go to each link.

Other sites for Thomas Jefferson:

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/realthomasjefferson/

http://www2.whitehouse.gov/WH/glimpse/presidents/htm/tj3.html

This is part of the White House web site. It provides a brief biography of Jefferson, links to inaugural addresses, and familiar quotes by Jefferson.

Lewis and Clark:
http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark

Other websites:
http://www.educationalsynthesis.org/famamer/jefferson.html

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/jefferson

http://www.answers.com/topic/thomas-jefferson

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/mountrushmore.html

http://www.nps.gov/moru/park_history/carving_hist/carving_history.htm

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