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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 3

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Observe and Learn to Comprehend3.1

  • 1

    Investigate works of art and design to recognize how to create meaning with purpose and intent.3.1.1

    1. a

      Identify historical and cultural ideas evident in works of visual art and design.3.1.1.a

    2. b

      Use the language of visual art and design as a tool to help determine artistic intent.3.1.1.b

    3. c

      Discuss how the use of a material supports or detracts from intended meaning.3.1.1.c

Envision and Critique to Reflect3.2

  • 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of how intent and purpose are informed by research and experimentation.3.2.1

    1. a

      Use peer feedback and self-reflection to inform next steps and improve works of art and design.3.2.1.a

    2. b

      Describe how research informed a personal work of art.3.2.1.b

  • 2

    Synthesize ideas about personal works of art and imagine possible next steps.3.2.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate understanding of how research inspires development of ideas.3.2.2.a

    2. b

      Envision solutions to artmaking problems.3.2.2.b

Invent and Discover to Create3.3

  • 1

    Plan and create works of visual art and design recognizing various purposes and intentions.3.3.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate how working collaboratively can enhance the artistic process.3.3.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate understanding of how experimentation helps develop making with purpose and intent.3.3.1.b

    3. c

      Determine whether a work of art is finished.3.3.1.c

    4. d

      Demonstrate how the art room is a community of makers.3.3.1.d

Relate and Connect to Transfer3.4

  • 1

    Recognize how works of visual art and design communicate meaning both within a community and between diverse cultures.3.4.1

    1. a

      Investigate how visual art and design can make connections between subjects, disciplines or events.3.4.1.a

    2. b

      Connect the meaning of personal works of art to historical, cultural or community events.3.4.1.b

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3

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