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As part of their study of the contributions of Abraham Lincoln, class members design their own memorial for this great president.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post the drawings and conduct a gallery walk asking each artist to explain the inspiration for their picture
Classroom Considerations
- Some class members may need additional scaffolding; therefore, collect and display visuals of other monuments
Pros
- The open-ended assignment encourages young artists to use images to express their understand of Lincoln's contributions
- Perfect for a unit on President's Day or a Civil War project
Cons
- None