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Welcome to this 10-Day Series of Presidents of the United States! From April 15 – April 26, I’ll publish a set of worksheets and printables to accompany a small unit study on US Presidents. Make sure to download them all! Click on the link to find a complete list of free US Presidents worksheets in this series.
Thomas Jefferson – Fascinating Facts
Thomas Jefferson is the third president in this 10-Day Series of Facts and Worksheets here at Mama’s Learning Corner. He’s also the 3rd President of the United States of America. During his adult life, he served as Secretary of State under George Washington, Vice-President with John Adams, and then as President of the United States from 1801-1809.
I find Thomas Jefferson to be such an interesting person to study! There are a multitude of fascinating facts about our third president, including these:
- As a young boy and teenager, Thomas Jefferson had a head of thick red hair. His friends called him ‘Tall Tom.’
- Jefferson loved to read. He is quoted as saying, “I cannot live without books.”
- Thomas Jefferson lived a very scheduled life. Each morning, he began his day by soaking his feet in cold water. He then read his law books, ran two miles, rode his horse, and practiced his violin.
- Even though Jefferson wasn’t a great public speaker, he was an excellent writer. He put his ideas into written word, which was shared throughout the colonies.
- Because of his known writing abilities, Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence.
- Jefferson became the leader of the Democratic Republicans, a newly formed political party of the time.
- In his pockets, Jefferson carried a variety of items. Included were a small notebook and pencil, a thermometer, a compass, and a small set of scales for measuring. Jefferson claimed he never knew what he was going to need, so he carried all of the tools!
Worksheets and Printables for Thomas Jefferson
These worksheets have been some of my favorites to make. I’m sure a Themed Resource Packet will be in the works soon, as Thomas Jefferson is a delight to study!
In this Thomas Jefferson worksheet set, you’ll find:
- Thomas Jefferson Q&A – Fill in the blank with the correct answers regarding Jefferson’s life
- Reading Comprehension: Monticello – Answer the questions regarding a short narrative on Monticello; includes Think About It questions to be read and answered aloud
- Thomas Jefferson: Fact & Opinion – List 3 facts and 3 opinions about Thomas Jefferson
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This 10-Days Series is hosted by iHomeschool Network. For more 10-Day Series on a variety of topics, make sure to visit iHomeschool Network’s site for more details!
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