My Life on the Mountain

A man of contradictions, he would help define the ideals of a democratic republic and encourage the birth of a new nation. Filled with personal anecdotes of a man who spanned the 18th and 19th centuries, this presentation highlights both the private and public sides of Thomas Jefferson and the world in which he lived.

The forty-five minute monologue includes historical slide images from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. A post-performance discussion follows the presentation.

Target Grade Levels: 5 & 8
TEKS Connection: 5 & 8
(TEKS = Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills)

A lesson activity packet accompanies this performance