This Learning Lab Collection complements the National Portrait Gallery student program, Portraiture and STEAM.

Students will explore the ways portraiture can be a springboard to discuss STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).  By analyzing portraits, students will consider the sitters’ stories and recognize their contributions to the various STEAM fields.  During the program, there will be opportunities to examine a broad range of STEAM topics to allow for classroom connections and emphasis on relevance. 

After completing the program, students will be better able to:

• Identify key components of a portrait and discuss what one can learn about the sitter through these components.
• Identify and analyze the contributions that sitters made in their STEAM fields of expertise.
• Use the museum’s collection and portraiture as a springboard to exploring a variety of STEAM concepts.

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