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Fingerprint Portraits

By David Anderson, posted on Sep 18, 2025

In this sixth-grade unit, I introduced the work of Wendy Red Star and Lordy Rodriguez to students for inspiration in contemplating their own identity as it relates to land, family, and personal interests. They combined writing, drawing, and cartography to create a comprehensive conceptual self-portrait.

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