Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join @BobbleheadGeorge and Periodic Presidents for a look at statesman, diplomat, scientist, and POTUS #3...Thomas Jefferson!
A man of science, Jefferson loved to learn and took every opportunity to gain knowledge that could enrich his life. He was always ready to accept new discoveries and adopt new theories, even when they might contradict his own beliefs. He believed that inventions were the ultimate practical application of scientific discoveries for the good of man. After all, knowledge should have some practical application. To this end Jefferson's practical innovations or improvements on others inventions included: the swivel chair, the polygraph, letter press, pedometer, moldboard plow, folding chair, dumb-waiter, double acting doors, a seven day clock, and a wind vane on the eastern side of Monticello that allowed him to see what direction the wind was blowing even in the rain.
One of his largest accomplishments as president was the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France. Adding 828,000 square miles of land to the young country almost doubled its size. He was so interested in the west that he sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new territory. He gave them specific instructions to record and collect: fossils, specimens, Indian vocabularies, flora, fauna, mineral specimens, make topographical maps, chart waterways and observe Indian cultures. Several artifacts from this expedition are on display at his home in Monticello.
He, personally, saw himself not as Thomas Jefferson the lawyer or farmer or statesman, but as Thomas Jefferson the scientist. Either way, all of his contributions to our young nation helped to shape it into what it is today.
-Video Chapters-
0:01 - Introduction
0:11 - Thomas Jefferson's Periodic Cell
0:32 - A man of science
0:53 - Jefferson's inventions
1:18 - Louisiana Purchase
1:34 - The Lewis & Clark Expedition
1:57 - How Jefferson viewed himself
2:10 - Periodic Presidents
To see the next POTUS, James Madison, follow this link: youtube.com/watch?v=aRYTndtzJJA
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Join @BobbleheadGeorge and Periodic Presidents for a look at statesman, diplomat, scientist, and POTUS #3...Thomas Jefferson!
A man of science, Jefferson loved to learn and took every opportunity to gain knowledge that could enrich his life. He was always ready to accept new discoveries and adopt new theories, even when they might contradict his own beliefs. He believed that inventions were the ultimate practical application of scientific discoveries for the good of man. After all, knowledge should have some practical application. To this end Jefferson's practical innovations or improvements on others inventions included: the swivel chair, the polygraph, letter press, pedometer, moldboard plow, folding chair, dumb-waiter, double acting doors, a seven day clock, and a wind vane on the eastern side of Monticello that allowed him to see what direction the wind was blowing even in the rain.
One of his largest accomplishments as president was the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory from France. Adding 828,000 square miles of land to the young country almost doubled its size. He was so interested in the west that he sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new territory. He gave them specific instructions to record and collect: fossils, specimens, Indian vocabularies, flora, fauna, mineral specimens, make topographical maps, chart waterways and observe Indian cultures. Several artifacts from this expedition are on display at his home in Monticello.
He, personally, saw himself not as Thomas Jefferson the lawyer or farmer or statesman, but as Thomas Jefferson the scientist. Either way, all of his contributions to our young nation helped to shape it into what it is today.
-Video Chapters-
0:01 - Introduction
0:11 - Thomas Jefferson's Periodic Cell
0:32 - A man of science
0:53 - Jefferson's inventions
1:18 - Louisiana Purchase
1:34 - The Lewis & Clark Expedition
1:57 - How Jefferson viewed himself
2:10 - Periodic Presidents
To see the next POTUS, James Madison, follow this link: youtube.com/watch?v=aRYTndtzJJA
Please visit Alex Raymond Productions at: alexraymondproductions.com
Please visit Periodic Presidents at: periodicpresidents.com
As middle school history teachers, Mr. Gimbi and Mr. Raymond can honestly testify that nothing has made learning the presidents, presidential elections, and the Constitution easier for our students than Periodic Presidents. Be sure to check out their online store on their website.
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
instagram.com/bobblehdgeorge
Like us on Facebook
@Bobblehead George
For business inquires email me at business@alexraymondproductions.com
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