Introduction

What brings out the best in people? Some people like the thrill of competition. They perform their best when the game is tied and the clock only has a few seconds left. Other people do their best work in front of an audience, like an actor or singer. Some people need to be challenged to do their best. Just because a task is difficult, you can still do your best and succeed. Complete this Web quest to discover if a challenge brings out the best in you.

Destination Title

Portrait Detectives (http://www.diduknow.info/portraits/)

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Directions

Click on the link above. Read the text on the home page, and then click on each of the three pictures in the “Guided Tours” section. Click on each number in the guided tour. At the end of each tour, click on the “learn more” link and read more about each painting. Finally, click on each of the three pictures in the “Explore” section. Use what you’ve learned to answer the questions about each portrait.

Once you’ve finished exploring the Web site, write down a list of five clues that you would include in a piece of art that featured you.

1.	Once you’ve finished exploring the Web site, write down a list of five clues that you would include in a piece of art that featured you.