The Jefferson Presidency
Current Events & Pop Culture
Available to teachers only as part of the Teaching Jefferson's Revolution of 1800 Teacher Pass
Teaching Jefferson's Revolution of 1800 Teacher Pass includes:
- Assignments & Activities
- Reading Quizzes
- Current Events & Pop Culture articles
- Discussion & Essay Questions
- Challenges & Opportunities
- Related Readings in Literature & History
Sample of Current Events & Pop Culture
Ken Burns on Jefferson
Ken Burn's 1998 documentary Thomas Jefferson looks at the life and influence of the American Founding Father. PBS' website includes resources on teaching about Jefferson in the classroom, primary source documents related to Jefferson's life and work, and interactive features for students.