VA.3.C.1.2

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Reflect on and interpret works of art, using observation skills, prior knowledge, and experience.
General Information
Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade: 3
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))
5001040: Art – Intermediate 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7701035: Access Art Grade 3 (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.3.C.1.In.b: Identify selected visual or tactile characteristics of artworks.
VA.3.C.1.Pa.b: Recognize a selected visual or tactile characteristic of works of art.
VA.3.C.1.Su.b: Recognize selected visual or tactile characteristics of artworks.

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Lesson Plans

Primary Sources: Great Seal of the State of Florida:

Students will analyze a photo of the Great Seal of the State of Florida and investigate the significance of various elements included in the Great Seal of the State of Florida. Students will identify and create a drawing of various elements of the seal that help explain the significance of the Great Seal of the State of Florida as a symbol of the Florida.

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Expressionism in Art and Music:

In this lesson, students will understand how art can be inspired by many things, including music. Students will create a work of art expressing the feelings and emotions felt through music while learning about composers, musicians, and artists.

Type: Lesson Plan

Cubism and Picasso's Portraits:

In this lesson, students will create a portrait inspired by Pablo Picasso's Cubism. 

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