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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 1

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Observe and Learn to Comprehend1.1

  • 1

    Investigate how visual art and design tell the many stories of people, places or things.1.1.1

    1. a

      Recognize that artists intentionally choose materials to help tell their stories.1.1.1.a

    2. b

      Identify how works of art express specific feelings using the language of visual art and design.1.1.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate an understanding that different communities and cultures share their own stories. 1.1.1.c

Envision and Critique to Reflect1.2

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    Question and respond to the stories told and the feelings expressed in works of visual art and design.1.2.1

    1. a

      Discuss the stories portrayed in a personal work of art.1.2.1.a

    2. b

      Envision the potential of a material to be transformed to tell a story.1.2.1.b

Invent and Discover to Create1.3

  • 1

    Investigate the properties of materials to support the planning and making of works of art to communicate.1.3.1

    1. a

      Choose art media to express ideas and feelings.1.3.1.a

    2. b

      Describe the steps used in creating works of art.1.3.1.b

    3. c

      Share materials with intention and care.1.3.1.c

Relate and Connect to Transfer1.4

  • 1

    Identify how artists and designers make connections through personal stories between self, family, friends, and community.1.4.1

    1. a

      Tell about the people and places in everyday life through works of art and design.1.4.1.a

    2. b

      Identify how stories in visual art and design teach us about each other. 1.4.1.b

    3. c

      Discuss how visual art and design are used to remember and document personal stories and feelings.1.4.1.c

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