VA.K.C.1.1

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Create and share personal works of art with others.
General Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: K
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Enduring Understanding: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
7701010: Art: K-5 (Specifically in versions: 2013 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))
5001010: Art – Grade Kindergarten (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7701020: Access Art Grade Kindergarten (Specifically in versions: 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
VA.K.C.1.In.a: Create personal works of art.
VA.K.C.1.Pa.a: Attend to images and media for artwork.
VA.K.C.1.Su.a: Explore images and media for artwork.

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Lesson Plans

Clay Eagle:

Students will explore how the shape of modelling clay can be changed by cutting, tearing, crumpling, smashing, or rolling. They will mold clay into the shape of a bald eagle and discuss how their clay model is a representation of a bald eagle that shows its major features. The class will discuss the bald eagle as a symbol of the United States in this integrated lesson.

Type: Lesson Plan

Balance & Symmetry Paper Masks:

Students will create paper masks inspired by traditional African masks and other masks from diverse cultures. This lesson's objective is to teach balance, symmetry and line. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of 3 dimensional objects and sculpture.

Type: Lesson Plan

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