Bell Ringers
| Clip Of Thomas Jefferson Biographical Vignette

Bell Ringer: President Thomas Jefferson - Biography

Description

A short summary of Thomas Jefferson’s life and accomplishments.

4 minutes

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the message Thomas Jefferson was communicating in his quote.
  • Describe some of his work experiences.
  • What university did he found?
  • Of which state was he elected governor?
  • When did he serve as president? Describe his behaviors as president.
  • How did he greet visitors to the White House?
  • Who did Thomas Jefferson marry? Describe his family life.
  • How did he spend his post White House years?
  • How was his financial debt settled?

Participants

Vocabulary

  • Botany
  • Constituents
  • Declaration Of Independence
  • Demure
  • Ennui
  • Inaugural Address
  • Inconspicuous
  • Indolence
  • Monticello

Topics

Executive Branch

Grades

Middle SchoolHigh School