Presidential Portraits
Overview
Students learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln through the lens of both primary and secondary sources, investigating different types of primary sources, considering how portraits are created to convey information, and imagining their own presidential potential.
Related Resources
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Today in History: George Washington
background information and primary sources -
Presidential Spotlight: Abraham Lincoln
background information and primary sources -
Primary Source Learning About Lincoln
lessons, analysis activities & more teaching resources -
Primary Source Learning: U.S. Presidents
lessons, analysis activities & more teaching resources
Grade
Elementary, Middle School
Subjects
Art, Civics, Social Studies
Length
120-160 minutes
Topics
Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, presidential portraits, primary sources, secondary sources, u.s. presidents
Author
Primary Source Nexus
