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Looking at a National Treasure: George Washington Lesson PlanLooking at a National Treasure: George Washington Lesson Plan
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Looking at a National Treasure: George Washington

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Students explain the definition of a portrait. They identify the visual clues that Gilbert Stuart included in his portrait of George Washington. They compare the reproduction to other images of Washington. They discuss the importance of portraits as visual records and historical documents.

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portraiture, george washington, primary source analysis

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portraits, social studies
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Grade
7th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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