1. At the center of the Memorial is a towering 19 foot bronze portrait statue stands on a 6 foot pedestal. What percent of the total height is the pedestal?
2. In the year 2000, A park ranger gives a 15 minute tour and works for 8 hours p/day for 120 days and in 2001 he gives a 15 minute tour and works for 10 hours p/day for 120 days, what is the rate of increase of tours in 2001 over 2000?
3. If Jefferson was born in 1743 and died in 1826 and he was president of the United  States of America from 1801 to 1809. What percent of his life was he president?

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4. The ground breaking for the Jefferson Memorial was Dec. 15, 1938.  The cornerstone was laid on Nov. 15, 1939.  What was the difference from those times in hours?
5. The height from the road to the top of the dome is 129 feet and 4 inches.  The height from the floor to the ceiling of the dome is 91 feet and 8 inches.  What is the difference in the two heights presented in inches?
6. Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, now know as Albemarle County.  He died on July 4, 1826.  During his lifetime he played a part in the American Revolution in the years 1775-1783.  What percent of his life did he play a part in the Revolution?

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1. Thomas Jefferson wrote what document that was the changing point in American history? 

2. Thomas Jefferson was also an essential part of what President's cabinet as first Secretary of State?

3. How much did the memorial cost? 

4. What was its height? weight?

1. Thomas Jefferson played a role in the American Revolution?
2. Thomas Jefferson had nothing to do with the Declaration of Independence? 
3. Jefferson was born on July 4, 1826 and he died on April 13, 1743? 
4. The Jefferson Memorial only cost 5,000 dollars?
5. The Memorial was only 19 feet tall, and it’s weight was 10,000 pounds?

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Information about the Jefferson Memorial

     Thomas Jefferson has displayed many positive qualities during his life time. A man of great honor, he was a politician, philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States. He left Americans with lasting ideas as well as a great body of practical achievements. 
     He played a role in the American Revolution, by establishing reasons for the colonies to break free from Great Britain. 
     Another great achievement included writing the Declaration of Independence. He attended school at the College of William and Mary, started a law practice, and became a representative from Albemarle County to the Virginia Legislature. He also led the new government as president in its early days of trial, and he saw to the country’s growth and expansion westward. 
     His draft of the Declaration of Independence listed actions by King George which violated the fundamental rights of colonists. Jefferson also presented ideas on basic rights for people. 
     The Declaration of Independence had great meaning to what all American soldiers were fighting for and why they were fighting, and Jefferson wanted to be remembered for his writing. His great library collection was the beginning of the Library of Congress. He wrote things from his heart and things that people would see as the truth. And for that people will always remember him as a great man that was willing to go the extra mile to accomplish his dreams. 
     Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 and he died on July 4, 1826. About ten years after his death a memorial of bronze was made in his honor. It stands at 19 feet tall, and weights 10,000 pounds. It’s located in Washington DC, in East Potomac Park. The building is a beautiful rotunda, encircled by 26 Ionic columns. A very broad flight of steps leads up to the entrance. The building which Jefferson stands upon is made of white marble. He is resting on a black granite pedestal that is 1.8m high. He is made of bronze and sits at a towering 19ft tall facing the White House in honor. The bronze memorial was one of the biggest accomplishments in his honor at that time. And today it is still looked upon in honor. 

Answers to Word Problems

1. 24%

2. 25%

3. 9.6%

4. 8,760 hours

5. 468 inches

6. 9.6%

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 Answers to Scavenger Hunt

1. The Declaration of American Independence
2. Washington’s
3. Cost- $3,192,312
4. Weight- 10,000 pounds, Height- 19 feet (while sitting down)

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Answers To Fact and Fiction

1. Fiction /Bronze
2. Fact
3. Fact
4. Fiction / Father
5. Fiction / Men

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Cherry, Frances. "National Park Service." National Park Service. 2002, March 21. 27 March, 2002. <http://www.nps.gov>.

Simpson, Jeanne. "Washington DC Unit." Jefferson Memorial (1992): 00.

"Thomas Jefferson ." National Park Service. 20-Apr-03 . National Capital Parks-Central . 17-Jan-03 <http://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm>.