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Nineteenth Century Family Portraits

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Students compare two nineteenth century family portraits using historical data, statistics, and historical context. Students analyze their own family pictures adjusting the criteria to the current decade. Lastly students study the changes in portrait photography over the years.

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the nineteenth century

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family portraits, nineteenth century, Photography, visual and performing arts
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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