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Jennifer Wise

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Elementary School Arts Curriculum

Elementary School Arts Curriculum

Kindergarten

Identify that art represents and tells the stories of people, places, or things
Create two- and three-dimensional work of art based on personal Relevance
Personal feelings are described in and through works of art
Artists and viewers recognize characteristics and expressive features within works of art
Develops an understanding that elements can be arranged together in order and used to create works of art.
Artists interpret connections to the stories told in and by works of art

2nd Grade

Artistic intent
Individual ideas to make meaning
Make connections
Language of art
Art-making process
Historical and cultural ideas are evident in works of art
Art has purpose
Basic studio skills

4th Grade

Artistic intent
Communicate ideas
Critique process
Infer artistic intent
Different points of view
Critique process
Interpretations in works of art
Materials and processes
Historical time periods and cultural studies respond with empathy

1st Grade

Use a variety of Materials & Techniques
Art History lessons will be drawn from the grade level Social Studies curriculum. Other artists and cultures will be included
Reflect on similarities and differences
Personal experience as the source for invention and creation
Transfer visual arts knowledge into other areas of study
Aesthetic awareness will inform critical thinking

3rd Grade

Artistic intent
Individual ideas to make meaning
Make connections
Language of art
Art-making process
Historical and cultural ideas are evident in works of art
Art has purpose
Basic studio skills

5th Grade

Communicate human experience
Evaluative criteria when responding to works of art
Analyzing qualities of art
Communicate personal and objective points of view
Assign intended meaning to works of art
Respond to art from familiar and unfamiliar cultures
Use technological media
Intended meaning
Art processes and creative thinking