The Impact of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

Terra cotta busts of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, made in the 18th century by Jean-Antoine Houdon
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Updated Oct 18, 2019

Using Jean-Antoine Houdon’s portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington at the Detroit Institute of Arts, students will explore the life stories of these figures to deepen their understanding of the importance of individual political and social contributions during the American Revolutionary period.

Keywords: History, Social Studies, American, Houdon, Sketch, Drawing
Resource Type: Unit & Lesson Plans
Audience: Fifth Grade
Subject Matter: History, Social Studies, Writing