Thomas Jefferson
Turn to the person next to you and discuss: What do you notice about the picture of Thomas Jefferson on the first slide?
What do we already know about Thomas Jefferson? 3 rd President 3 rd President Lived in Virginia Lived in Virginia 10 children in his family 10 children in his family Red hair, freckles Red hair, freckles Loved to read Inventor Lawyer Married, two children
3rd President Years in Office:
Home in Virginia Monticello
Monticello Thomas Jefferson’s Bedroom Breakfast Room
Monticello Stables Servant Quarters
Monticello Main Hall
Compare & Contrast Monticello to Your Home Fill out your copy of the venn diagram Fill out your copy of the venn diagram My Home Monticello Both
Work with a partner and share your venn diagrams.
The Declaration of Independence What does “independence” mean?
The Declaration of Independence
Inventions Plow for farming Plow for farming Swivel chair Swivel chair Folding ladder Folding ladder Plow design
Another Invention Macaroni making machine Macaroni making machine
Group Activity How do you think Thomas Jefferson’s inventions impacted the world? How do you think Thomas Jefferson’s inventions impacted the world? Discuss this with the people at your table. Discuss this with the people at your table.
Where do we see Thomas Jefferson today? $2 bill $2 bill Nickel Nickel Jefferson Memorial Jefferson Memorial University of Virginia University of Virginia