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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Meet the Corps of Discovery

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars assume the persona of one of the members of Lewis and Clark's expedition team. They research a member of the expedition team, write a first-person introduction of that team member, and share that introduction in a 2-3...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

President Jefferson's Cipher: Cracking the Code

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the journey out west by Lewis and Clark. Using a cipher from President Jefferson, they solve a code he gave to the explorers before setting out on their exploration. They share his message with the class and state...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 3. Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A consice biography of President Thomas Jefferson. Find details about the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidental politics.