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Art K – 5 is an access course which is intended only for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Access courses are designed to provide tiered access to the general curriculum through three levels of access points (participatory, supported, and independent), which reflect increasing levels of complexity and depth of knowledge aligned with grade-level expectations. The access points included in access courses are intentionally designed to foster high expectations for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to develop awareness and appreciation of the visual and performing arts. Art instruction includes experimenting with a variety of concepts and ideas in art while using materials correctly and safely to convey personal interests. Students learn to use accurate art vocabulary during the creative process to describe and talk about their work. Observation skills, prior knowledge and art criticism skills are employed to reflect on and interpret works of art. During the creative process, students use accurate art terms and procedures, as well as time-management and collaborative skills.
In this lesson plan, students will explore the history and meaning behind various patriotic holidays and make personal connections with those holidays including, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Patriot Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, and Medal of Honor Day.
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GRADE: K
Big Idea: CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION
Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.C.1.1 Create and share personal works of art with others.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.C.1.In.a Create personal works of art.
Supported
VA.K.C.1.Su.a Explore images and media for artwork.
Participatory
VA.K.C.1.Pa.a Attend to images and media for artwork.
Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.C.2.1 Describe personal choices made in the creation of artwork.
VA.K.C.2.2 Identify media used by self or peers.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.C.2.In.a Create personal works of art.
Supported
VA.K.C.2.Su.a Explore images and media for artwork.
Participatory
VA.K.C.2.Pa.a Attend to images and media for artwork.
Big Idea: SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.S.1.1 Explore art processes and media to produce artworks.
VA.K.S.1.2 Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.S.1.In.a Recognize basic art processes and media.
VA.K.S.1.In.b Create artwork that communicates awareness of self.
Supported
VA.K.S.1.Su.a Explore basic art processes and media.
VA.K.S.1.Su.b Explore ideas and images for artwork.
Participatory
VA.K.S.1.Pa.a Attend to basic art processes and media.
VA.K.S.1.Pa.b Attend to images for artwork.
Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.S.3.1 Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.
VA.K.S.3.2 Practice skills to develop craftsmanship.
VA.K.S.3.3 Handle art tools and media safely in the art room.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.S.3.In.a Explore a variety of visual art tools and media.
Supported
VA.K.S.3.Su.a Explore a variety of visual art media.
Participatory
VA.K.S.3.Pa.a Attend to a variety of visual art media.
Big Idea: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.O.1.1 Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.O.1.In.a Explore basic structural elements of art.
Supported
VA.K.O.1.Su.a Explore a variety of visual art.
Participatory
VA.K.O.1.Pa.a Attend to a variety of visual art.
Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.O.2.1 Generate ideas and images for artworks based on memory, imagination, and experiences.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.O.2.In.a Generate ideas and images for artwork that communicate awareness of self.
Supported
VA.K.O.2.Su.a Explore ideas and images for artwork.
Participatory
VA.K.O.2.Pa.a Attend to images for artwork.
Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.O.3.1 Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.O.3.In.a Recognize and use structural elements of art.
Supported
VA.K.O.3.Su.a Explore basic structural elements of art.
Participatory
VA.K.O.3.Pa.a Attend to basic structural elements of art.
Big Idea: HISTORICAL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Enduring Understanding 1: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.H.1.1 Describe art from selected cultures and places.
VA.K.H.1.2 Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.
VA.K.H.1.3 Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.H.1.In.a Respond to visual art from selected cultures and places.
VA.K.H.1.In.b Demonstrate awareness of appropriate audience etiquette.
VA.K.H.1.In.c Respond to a variety of visual art.
Supported
VA.K.H.1.Su.a Explore visual art from selected cultures and places.
VA.K.H.1.Su.b Attend respectfully to artwork of others.
VA.K.H.1.Su.c Explore a variety of visual art.
Participatory
VA.K.H.1.Pa.a Attend to visual art in activities and environments.
VA.K.H.1.Pa.b Attend respectfully to the artwork of others.
Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.H.2.1 Compare selected artworks from various cultures to find differences and similarities.
VA.K.H.2.2 Explore everyday objects that have been designed and created by artists.
VA.K.H.2.3 Describe where artwork is displayed in school or other places.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent VA.K.H.2.In.a Respond to the visual art of diverse cultures and historical periods.
VA.K.H.2.In.b Explore visual art in common activities and environments.
Supported VA.K.H.2.Su.a Explore the visual art of diverse cultures and historical periods.
VA.K.H.2.Su.b Attend to visual art in common activities and environments.
Participatory VA.K.H.2.Pa.a Attend to visual art in activities and environments.
VA.K.H.2.Pa.b Attend to a variety of visual art.
Enduring Understanding 3: Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.K.H.3.1 Express ideas related to non-art content areas through personal artworks.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.H.3.In.a Explore different representations of familiar themes in visual art.
Supported
VA.K.H.3.Su.a Respond to visual art representations of familiar themes.
Participatory
VA.K.H.3.Pa.a Attend to visual art.
Big Idea: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.F.1.1 Experiment with art media for personal satisfaction and perceptual awareness.
VA.K.F.1.2 Identify real and imaginary subject matter in works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.F.1.In.a Explore visual art tools and media.
VA.K.F.1.In.b Re-create basic shapes.
Supported
VA.K.F.1.Su.a Explore visual art media.
VA.K.F.1.Su.b Explore basic shapes.
Participatory
VA.K.F.1.Pa.a Explore sensory stimulation related to visual art.
VA.K.F.1.Pa.b Attend to basic shapes.
Enduring Understanding 2: Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.F.2.1 Describe where art ideas or products can be found in stores.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.F.2.In.a Recognize visual art in the environment.
Supported
VA.K.F.2.Su.a Attend to visual art in the environment.
Participatory
VA.K.F.2.Pa.a Attend to sensory stimulation related to visual art.
Enduring Understanding 3: The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.K.F.3.1 Create artwork that communicates an awareness of self as part of the community.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.K.F.3.In.a Use a variety of visual art media to create artwork that communicates awareness of self.
Supported
VA.K.F.3.Su.a Explore a variety of visual art media.
Participatory
VA.K.F.3.Pa.a Attend to a variety of visual art media.
GRADE: 1
Big Idea: CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION
Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.C.1.1 Create and discuss works of art that convey personal interests.
VA.1.C.1.2 Gather clues to help interpret and reflect on works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.C.1.In.a Create visual imagery and symbols to convey personal interests.
Supported
VA.1.C.1.Su.a Explore visual or tactile imagery and symbols that convey personal interest.
Participatory
VA.1.C.1.Pa.a Attend to visual or tactile imagery and symbols that convey personal interest.
Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.C.2.1 Describe visual imagery used to complete artwork.
VA.1.C.2.2 Use various media or techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.C.2.In.a Create visual imagery and symbols to complete artwork.
VA.1.C.2.In.b Use various media or techniques to create artwork.
Supported
VA.1.C.2.Su.a Explore visual imagery and symbols in artwork.
VA.1.C.2.Su.b Explore various media or techniques used to create artwork.
Participatory
VA.1.C.2.Pa.a Attend to visual or tactile imagery and symbols in artwork.
VA.1.C.2.Pa.b Attend to various media or techniques used to create artwork.
Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.C.3.1 Identify vocabulary that is used in both visual art and other contexts.
VA.1.C.3.2 Distinguish between artwork, utilitarian objects, and objects from nature.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.C.3.In.a Recognize selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.1.C.3.In.b Identify the purposes of selected artworks and utilitarian objects.
Supported
VA.1.C.3.Su.a Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.1.C.3.Su.b Recognize the function of selected artworks or utilitarian objects.
Participatory
VA.1.C.3.Pa.a Attend to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.1.C.3.Pa.b Explore selected artworks and utilitarian objects.
Big Idea: SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.S.1.1 Experiment with art processes and media to express ideas.
VA.1.S.1.2 Use varied processes to develop artistic skills when expressing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
VA.1.S.1.3 Create works of art to tell a personal story.
VA.1.S.1.4 Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate ideas about art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.S.1.In.a Use a variety of visual art processes and media to express ideas.
VA.1.S.1.In.b Create works of art to document self-perception.
VA.1.S.1.In.c Use selected art vocabulary to communicate about art.
Supported
VA.1.S.1.Su.a Explore the use of visual art processes and media.
VA.1.S.1.Su.b Respond to selected art vocabulary.
Participatory
VA.1.S.1.Pa.a Explore visual art media.
VA.1.S.1.Pa.b Attend to selected art vocabulary.
Enduring Understanding 2: Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.S.2.1 Practice correct use of tools with various art media, techniques, and processes.
VA.1.S.2.2 Describe the steps used in art production.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.S.2.In.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media.
Supported
VA.1.S.2.Su.a Explore the use of visual art tools and media.
Participatory
VA.1.S.2.Pa.a Explore visual art media.
Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.S.3.1 Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and/or three-dimensional media.
VA.1.S.3.2 Discuss the qualities of good craftsmanship.
VA.1.S.3.3 Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.
VA.1.S.3.4 Identify and be respectful of artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.S.3.In.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media to create works of art.
VA.1.S.3.In.b Imitate the safe use of visual art tools, media, techniques, and/or processes.
Supported
VA.1.S.3.Su.a Explore visual art tools and media.
Participatory
VA.1.S.3.Pa.a Explore visual art media.
Big Idea: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.O.1.1 Identify and use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.O.1.In.a Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.
Supported
VA.1.O.1.Su.a Explore basic structural elements of art.
Participatory
VA.1.O.1.Pa.a Explore a variety of visual art.
Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.O.2.1 Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.O.2.In.a Create imagery and symbols to document self-perception.
Supported
VA.1.O.2.Su.a Explore imagery and symbols representing self and environment.
Participatory
VA.1.O.2.Pa.a Attend to images and symbols representing self and environment.
Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.O.3.1 Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.O.3.In.a Create works of art to document self-perception.
Supported
VA.1.O.3.Su.a Explore basic tools and media.
Participatory
VA.1.O.3.Pa.a Explore structural elements of art.
Big Idea: HISTORICAL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Enduring Understanding 1: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.H.1.1 Discuss how different works of art communicate information about a particular culture.
VA.1.H.1.2 Discuss suitable behavior expected of audience members.
VA.1.H.1.3 Describe ways in which artists use their work to share knowledge and life experiences.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.H.1.In.a Recognize that visual art communicates information.
VA.1.H.1.In.b Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.
Supported
VA.1.H.1.Su.a Respond to visual art from selected cultures and places.
VA.1.H.1.Su.b Respond respectfully to the artwork of others.
Participatory
VA.1.H.1.Pa.a Explore a variety of visual art.
VA.1.H.1.Pa.b Attend respectfully to the artwork of others.
Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.H.2.1 Compare artworks from different cultures, created over time, to identify differences in style and media.
VA.1.H.2.2 Identify objects of art that are used every day for utilitarian purposes.
VA.1.H.2.3 Identify places in which artworks may be viewed by others.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.H.2.In.a Identify the use of visual art in activities and environments.
Supported
VA.1.H.2.Su.a Recognize the use of visual art in activities and environments.
Participatory
VA.1.H.2.Pa.a Explore a variety of visual art.
Enduring Understanding 3: Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.H.3.1 Identify connections between visual art and other content areas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.H.3.In.a Recognize the use of patterns, line, or form to replace or enhance specified words or phrases.
Supported
VA.1.H.3.Su.a Explore the use of patterns, line, or form to replace or enhance specified words or phrases.
Participatory
VA.1.H.3.Pa.a Attend to the use of patterns, line, or form in visual art.
Big Idea: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.1.F.1.1 Use various art media and real or imaginary choices to create artwork.
VA.1.F.1.2 Identify how classmates solve artistic problems.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.F.1.In.a Re-create familiar shapes and forms.
VA.1.F.1.In.b Contribute to collaborative tasks related to visual art.
Supported
VA.1.F.1.Su.a Match basic shapes.
VA.1.F.1.Su.b Explore tasks related to visual art.
Participatory
VA.1.F.1.Pa.a Explore basic shapes.
VA.1.F.1.Pa.b Attend to tasks related to visual art.
Enduring Understanding 2: Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.1.F.2.1 Explain how artists impact the appearance of items for sale in stores.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.F.2.In.a Recognize that visual art is created by people and is used to attract attention.
Supported
VA.1.F.2.Su.a Associate visual art with the environment and products.
Participatory VA.1.F.2.Pa.a Explore sensory stimulation related to visual art in the environment.
Enduring Understanding 3: The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.1.F.3.1 Describe the use of art to share community information.
VA.1.F.3.2 Follow directions for completing classroom tasks in a specified timeframe to show early development of 21st-century skills.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.1.F.3.In.a Identify examples of visual art in the environment.
VA.1.F.3.In.b Follow teacher directions and explore tasks related to visual art.
Supported
VA.1.F.3.Su.a Recognize the use of visual art in the environment.
VA.1.F.3.Su.b Follow teacher directions.
Participatory
VA.1.F.3.Pa.a Attend to visual art in the environment.
VA.1.F.3.Pa.b Respond to teacher directions.
GRADE: 2
Big Idea: CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION
Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.C.1.1 Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.2.C.1.2 Reflect on and discuss various possible meanings in works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.C.1.In.a Use various media or techniques to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.2.C.1.In.b Identify various possible meanings in works of art.
Supported
VA.2.C.1.Su.a Explore various media or techniques to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.2.C.1.Su.b Recognize various features in works of art.
Participatory
VA.2.C.1.Pa.a Attend to various media or techniques used to create artwork.
VA.2.C.1.Pa.b Attend to various features in works of art.
Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.C.2.1 Use appropriate decision-making skills to meet intended artistic objectives.
VA.2.C.2.2 Identify skillful techniques used in works by peers and others.
VA.2.C.2.3 Use suggestions from others to modify the structural elements of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.C.2.In.a Use defined criteria to meet intended artistic objectives.
VA.2.C.2.In.b Explore the use of skillful techniques in works by peers and others.
Supported
VA.2.C.2.Su.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to meet intended artistic objectives.
VA.2.C.2.Su.b Explore the use of basic techniques in works by peers and others.
Participatory
VA.2.C.2.Pa.a Explore various media or techniques used to create artwork.
VA.2.C.2.Pa.b Attend to basic techniques in works by peers and others.
VA.2.C.2.Pa.c Explore various structural elements of art.
Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.C.3.1 Use accurate art vocabulary to identify connections among visual art and other contexts. VA.2.C.3.2 Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and use accurate art vocabulary to describe how they are the same and how they are different.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.C.3.In.a Use selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.2.C.3.In.b Identify similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
Supported
VA.2.C.3.Su.a Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.2.C.3.Su.b Recognize the function of a variety of artworks and utilitarian objects.
Participatory
VA.2.C.3.Pa.a Attend to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.2.C.3.Pa.b Explore a variety of visual art and utilitarian objects.
Big Idea: SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.S.1.1 Experiment with tools and techniques as part of art-making processes.
VA.2.S.1.2 Use diverse resources to inspire expression of personal ideas and experiences in works of art.
VA.2.S.1.3 Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.
VA.2.S.1.4 Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.S.1.In.a Explore the use of art tools, processes, and media.
VA.2.S.1.In.b Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.
VA.2.S.1.In.c Use art vocabulary to communicate about art and the art-making process.
Supported
VA.2.S.1.Su.a Recognize basic art tools, processes, and media.
VA.2.S.1.Su.b Create artwork that communicates awareness of self.
VA.2.S.1.Su.c Respond to selected art vocabulary to communicate about art.
Participatory
VA.2.S.1.Pa.a Attend to basic art tools, processes, and media.
VA.2.S.1.Pa.b Explore ideas and images for artwork.
VA.2.S.1.Pa.c Respond to selected art vocabulary.
Enduring Understanding 2: Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.S.2.1 Develop artistic skills through repeated experiences with art media, techniques, processes, and tools.
VA.2.S.2.2 Follow sequential procedures focused on art production.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent VA.2.S.2.In.a Develop artistic skills through the repeated use of tools, processes, and media.
Supported
VA.2.S.2.Su.a Recognize basic art tools, processes, and media.
Participatory
VA.2.S.2.Pa.a Explore basic art tools, processes, and media.
Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.S.3.1 Manipulate art materials and refine techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional personal works.
VA.2.S.3.2 Demonstrate growth in craftsmanship through purposeful practice.
VA.2.S.3.3 Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.
VA.2.S.3.4 Describe the differences between using one’s own ideas, using someone else’s ideas as one’s own, and drawing inspiration from the works of others.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.S.3.In.a Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and three-dimensional media.
VA.2.S.3.In.b Demonstrate the safe use of a variety of visual art tools, media, techniques, and processes.
VA.2.S.3.In.c Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.
Supported
VA.2.S.3.Su.a Manipulate a variety of visual art tools and media.
VA.2.S.3.Su.b Demonstrate the safe use of selected visual art tools, media, techniques, or processes.
Participatory
VA.2.S.3.Pa.a Explore a variety of visual art tools and media.
Big Idea: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.O.1.1 Employ structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal work to develop awareness of the creative process.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.O.1.In.a Use structural elements of art in personal works of art.
Supported
VA.2.O.1.Su.a Recognize basic structural elements of art.
Participatory
VA.2.O.1.Pa.a Explore selected structural elements of art.
Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.O.2.1 Use personal experience to convey meaning or purpose in creating artworks.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.O.2.In.a Generate ideas and images for artworks based on personal experience.
Supported
VA.2.O.2.Su.a Create imagery and symbols to document self-perception.
Participatory
VA.2.O.2.Pa.a Explore images and symbols representing self and environment.
Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.O.3.1 Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas about local and global communities.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.O.3.In.a Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.
Supported
VA.2.O.3.Su.a Recognize and use structural elements of visual art.
Participatory
VA.2.O.3.Pa.a Recognize a structural element of art.
Big Idea: HISTORICAL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Enduring Understanding 1: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.H.1.1 Identify examples in which artists have created works based on cultural and life experiences.
VA.2.H.1.2 Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate audience behavior.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.H.1.In.a Recognize similar themes in visual art from a variety of cultures and times.
VA.2.H.1.In.b Practice specified procedures and audience etiquette.
Supported
VA.2.H.1.Su.a Recognize that visual art communicates information about culture or times.
VA.2.H.1.Su.b Imitate a specified element of audience etiquette to respond to artworks.
Participatory
VA.2.H.1.Pa.a Explore visual art from a variety of cultures and times.
VA.2.H.1.Pa.b Respond to artwork.
Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.H.2.1 Identify differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.
VA.2.H.2.2 Identify objects from everyday life that have been designed and created using artistic skills.
VA.2.H.2.3 Identify the physical features or characteristics of artworks displayed in the community.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.H.2.In.a Recognize differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.
VA.2.H.2.In.b Identify the use of visual art in daily life.
Supported
VA.2.H.2.Su.a Respond to the visual art of diverse cultures and historical periods.
VA.2.H.2.Su.b Connect visual art examples with their function.
Participatory
VA.2.H.2.Pa.a Explore the visual art of diverse cultures and historical periods.
VA.2.H.2.Pa.b Associate a visual art example with its function.
Enduring Understanding 3: Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.H.3.1 Describe connections made between creating with art ideas and creating with information from other content areas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.H.3.In.a Recognize the use of pattern, line, and form found in visual art with other teacher-selected contexts.
Supported
VA.2.H.3.Su.a Explore the use of pattern, line, and form found in visual art with other teacher-selected contexts.
Participatory
VA.2.H.3.Pa.a Explore the use of patterns, line, or form in visual art.
Big Idea: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.2.F.1.1 Use imagination to create unique artwork incorporating personal ideas and selected media.
VA.2.F.1.2 Explore the advantages of having multiple solutions to solve an artistic problem.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.F.1.In.a Create, interpret, or respond to visual art using a variety of media.
Supported
VA.2.F.1.Su.a Explore and use a variety of visual art media.
Participatory
VA.2.F.1.Pa.a Explore a variety of visual art media.
Enduring Understanding 2: Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.F.2.1 Identify work created by artists and designers.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.F.2.In.a Identify selected forms of visual art.
Supported
VA.2.F.2.Su.a Recognize a selected form of visual art.
Participatory
VA.2.F.2.Pa.a Respond to visual art in the environment.
Enduring Understanding 3: The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.2.F.3.1 Describe the use of art to promote events within the school or community.
VA.2.F.3.2 Work with peers to complete a task in art.
VA.2.F.3.3 Use time effectively while focused on art production to show early development of 21st-century skills.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.2.F.3.In.a Recognize the purpose of visual art in the community.
VA.2.F.3.In.b Complete one or more steps related to collaborative visual art projects.
Supported
VA.2.F.3.Su.a Recognize that visual art is part of a variety of environments.
VA.2.F.3.Su.b Contribute to collaborative tasks related to visual art.
Participatory
VA.2.F.3.Pa.a Respond to visual art in the environment.
VA.2.F.3.Pa.b Explore tasks related to visual art.
GRADE: 3
Big Idea: CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION
Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.C.1.1 Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.3.C.1.2 Reflect on and interpret works of art, using observation skills, prior knowledge, and experience.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.C.1.In.a Experiment with the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.3.C.1.In.b Identify selected visual or tactile characteristics of artworks.
Supported
VA.3.C.1.Su.a Explore the art-making process to communicate personal interests.
VA.3.C.1.Su.b Recognize selected visual or tactile characteristics of artworks.
Participatory
VA.3.C.1.Pa.a Explore the art-making process.
VA.3.C.1.Pa.b Recognize a selected visual or tactile characteristic of artworks.
Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.C.2.1 Assess personal artworks for completeness and success in meeting intended objectives.
VA.3.C.2.2 Compare techniques used by peers and established artists as a basis for improving one’s own work.
VA.3.C.2.3 Use constructive criticism to improve artwork.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.C.2.In.a Use a defined criterion to assess and revise personal artworks.
VA.3.C.2.In.b Use various techniques to learn how changes affect the completed artwork.
Supported
VA.3.C.2.Su.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to assess and revise personal artworks.
VA.3.C.2.Su.b Use various techniques to create artwork.
Participatory
VA.3.C.2.Pa.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to assess personal artworks.
VA.3.C.2.Pa.b Explore various techniques used to create artwork.
Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.C.3.1 Critique one’s own and others’ artworks, and identify the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design.
VA.3.C.3.2 Describe the connections between visual art and other contexts through observation and art criticism.
VA.3.C.3.3 Explain the similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.C.3.In.a Critique a variety of familiar visual art using defined criteria.
VA.3.C.3.In.b Identify vocabulary that is used in both visual art and other contexts.
VA.3.C.3.In.c Describe the purposes of artworks and utilitarian objects.
Supported
VA.3.C.3.Su.a Critique a variety of familiar visual art using a teacher-selected criterion.
VA.3.C.3.Su.b Recognize selected vocabulary common to art and other
VA.3.C.3.Su.c Identify the functions of artworks and utilitarian objects.
Participatory
VA.3.C.3.Pa.a Select preferred, familiar visual art products.
VA.3.C.3.Pa.b Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
VA.3.C.3.Pa.c Recognize the function of selected artworks or utilitarian objects.
Big Idea: SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.S.1.1 Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.
VA.3.S.1.2 Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.
VA.3.S.1.3 Incorporate ideas from art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures.
VA.3.S.1.4 Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.S.1.In.a Experiment with art tools and media to express ideas.
VA.3.S.1.In.b Explore diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.
VA.3.S.1.In.c Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate ideas about art.
Supported
VA.3.S.1.Su.a Explore a variety of visual art tools and media to express ideas.
VA.3.S.1.Su.b Use art vocabulary to communicate ideas about art.
Participatory
VA.3.S.1.Pa.a Explore the use of visual art tools and media.
Enduring Understanding 2: Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.S.2.1 Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve an artistic goal.
VA.3.S.2.2 Follow procedures, focusing on the art-making process.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.S.2.In.a Follow sequential procedures and techniques to achieve an artistic goal.
Supported
VA.3.S.2.Su.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media.
Participatory
VA.3.S.2.Pa.a Explore the use of visual art tools and media.
Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.S.3.1 Use materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result in two- and/or three dimensional artworks.
VA.3.S.3.2 Develop craftsmanship skills through repeated practice.
VA.3.S.3.3 Work within safety guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes.
VA.3.S.3.4 Demonstrate awareness of copyright laws to show respect for the ideas of others when creating art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.S.3.In.a Develop two- and three-dimensional skills by using various tools, media, techniques, and processes to create art.
VA.3.S.3.In.b Demonstrate safety procedures for using art tools and materials.
VA.3.S.3.In.c Recognize the difference between one’s own ideas and those of others.
Supported
VA.3.S.3.Su.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media to create works of art.
VA.3.S.3.Su.b Imitate the safe use of art tools and materials.
Participatory
VA.3.S.3.Pa.a Manipulate selected visual art tools and media.
Big Idea: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.O.1.1 Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.O.1.In.a Explore the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.
Supported
VA.3.O.1.Su.a Explore the placement of the structural elements of art in personal works of art.
Participatory
VA.3.O.1.Pa.a Explore structural elements of art.
Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.3.O.2.1 Use creative and innovative ideas to complete personal artworks.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.O.2.In.a Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.
Supported
VA.3.O.2.Su.a Generate ideas and images for artwork that communicate personal experience.
Participatory
VA.3.O.2.Pa.a Explore images representing personal experience.
Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.O.3.1 Use symbols, visual language, and/or written language to document self or others.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.O.3.In.a Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.
Supported
VA.3.O.3.Su.a Create works of art to document self-perception.
Participatory
VA.3.O.3.Pa.a Explore basic tools and media.
Big Idea: HISTORICAL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Enduring Understanding 1: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.H.1.1 Describe cultural similarities and differences in works of art.
VA.3.H.1.2 Describe the importance of displaying suitable behavior as part of an art audience.
VA.3.H.1.3 Identify and be respectful of ideas important to individuals, groups, or cultures that are reflected in their artworks.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.H.1.In.a Identify common characteristics in works of art from selected cultures and times.
VA.3.H.1.In.b Identify reasons for respecting the work of others.
Supported
VA.3.H.1.Su.a Recognize common characteristics in works of art from selected cultures and times.
VA.3.H.1.Su.b Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.
Participatory
VA.3.H.1.Pa.a Recognize a common characteristic in selected works of art.
VA.3.H.1.Pa.b Respond respectfully to the artwork of others.
Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.H.2.1 Compare differences or similarities in artworks across time and culture.
VA.3.H.2.2 Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.
VA.3.H.2.3 Describe various venues in which artwork is on display for public viewing.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.H.2.In.a Identify common characteristics in artworks across time and culture.
VA.3.H.2.In.b Identify common uses of visual art.
Supported
VA.3.H.2.Su.a Recognize common characteristics in artworks across time and culture.
VA.3.H.2.Su.b Recognize the function of visual art in a variety of activities and environments.
Participatory
VA.3.H.2.Pa.a Recognize a common characteristic in selected artworks.
VA.3.H.2.Pa.b Recognize a function of visual art in activities or environments.
Enduring Understanding 3: Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.H.3.1 Discuss how knowledge gained in the visual art classroom can serve as prior knowledge in other classrooms.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.H.3.In.a Connect the use of pattern, line, and form found in visual art with other teachers elected contexts.
Supported
VA.3.H.3.Su.a Recognize the use of pattern, line, and form found in visual art with other teacher selected contexts.
Participatory
VA.3.H.3.Pa.a Recognize a pattern in visual art.
Big Idea: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.F.1.1 Manipulate art media and incorporate a variety of subject matter to create imaginative artwork.
VA.3.F.1.2 Explore the effects and merits of different solutions to solve an artistic problem.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.F.1.In.a Create, interpret, and respond to visual art using a variety of media.
Supported
VA.3.F.1.Su.a Create, interpret, or respond to visual art using a variety of media.
Participatory
VA.3.F.1.Pa.a Explore and use a variety of visual art media.
Enduring Understanding 2: Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.F.2.1 Identify places where artists or designers have made an impact on the community.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.F.2.In.a Identify one or more community opportunities in or related to visual art for employment or leisure.
Supported
VA.3.F.2.Su.a Identify a community opportunity to participate in activities related to visual art.
Participatory
VA.3.F.2.Pa.a Select preferred visual art activities.
Enduring Understanding 3: The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.3.F.3.1 Create artwork that communicates an awareness of events within the community.
VA.3.F.3.2 Collaborate to complete a task in art.
VA.3.F.3.3 Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrating perseverance and development of 21st-century skills.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.3.F.3.In.a Create, interpret, and respond to visual art using a variety of media.
VA.3.F.3.In.b Sequence two or more steps
Supported VA.3.F.3.Su.a Create, interpret, or respond to visual art using a variety of media.
VA.3.F.3.Su.b Complete one or more steps
Participatory
VA.3.F.3.Pa.a Explore and use a variety of visual art media.
VA.3.F.3.Pa.b Contribute to individual or collaborative visual art projects.
GRADE: 4
Big Idea: CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION
Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.C.1.1 Integrate ideas during the art-making process to convey meaning in personal works of art.
VA.4.C.1.2 Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.C.1.In.a Use the art-making process to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.4.C.1.In.b Describe works of art using observation skills or tactile sensations, prior knowledge, and experience.
Supported
VA.4.C.1.Su.a Use various media or techniques to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.4.C.1.Su.b Identify selected visual or tactile characteristics of artworks.
Participatory
VA.4.C.1.Pa.a Explore various media or techniques to communicate personal interests and self-expression.
VA.4.C.1.Pa.b Recognize selected visual or tactile characteristics of artworks.
Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.C.2.1 Revise artworks to meet established criteria.
VA.4.C.2.2 Use various resources to generate ideas for growth in personal works.
VA.4.C.2.3 Develop and support ideas from various resources to create unique artworks.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.C.2.In.a Use defined criteria to revise artworks.
VA.4.C.2.In.b Identify characteristics that make visual art appealing.
VA.4.C.2.In.c Explore various resources to generate ideas for unique artworks.
Supported
VA.4.C.2.Su.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to revise artworks.
VA.4.C.2.Su.b Recognize characteristics that make visual art appealing.
Participatory
VA.4.C.2.Pa.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to create artworks.
VA.4.C.2.Pa.b Select a characteristic that makes visual art appealing.
Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.C.3.1 Use accurate art vocabulary when analyzing works of art.
VA.4.C.3.2 Compare purposes for the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.3 Use the art-making process, analysis, and discussion to identify the connections between art and other disciplines.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.C.3.In.a Use selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas.
VA.4.C.3.In.b Compare artworks with utilitarian objects and describe how they are the same and different.
VA.4.C.3.In.c Identify similarities between the art-making process and other disciplines.
Supported
VA.4.C.3.Su.a Identify selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas.
VA.4.C.3.Su.b Identify similarities and differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.Su.c Recognize a similarity between the art-making process and another discipline.
Participatory
VA.4.C.3.Pa.a Recognize selected vocabulary and symbols unique to visual art to communicate and document ideas.
VA.4.C.3.Pa.b Recognize the functions of a variety of artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.C.3.Pa.c Respond to selected vocabulary common to art and other contexts.
Big Idea: SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.S.1.1 Manipulate tools and materials to achieve diverse effects in personal works of art.
VA.4.S.1.2 Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.
VA.4.S.1.3 Create artworks that integrate ideas from culture or history.
VA.4.S.1.4 Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss works of art and the creative process.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.S.1.In.a Experiment with tools and techniques as part of the art-making process.
VA.4.S.1.In.b Explore art from different time periods and cultures as sources for inspiration.
VA.4.S.1.In.c Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss art and the art-making process.
Supported
VA.4.S.1.Su.a Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.
VA.4.S.1.Su.b Use art vocabulary to communicate about art and the art-making process.
Participatory
VA.4.S.1.Pa.a Recognize basic art tools, processes, and media.
VA.4.S.1.Pa.b Create artwork that communicates awareness of self.
VA.4.S.1.Pa.c Respond to selected art vocabulary to communicate about art.
Enduring Understanding 2: Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.S.2.1 Organize the structural elements of art to achieve an artistic objective.
VA.4.S.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to recall art procedures and focus on art processes through to the end of production.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.S.2.In.a Re-create the organization of selected structural elements of art.
Supported
VA.4.S.2.Su.a Re-create structural elements in works of art.
Participatory
VA.4.S.2.Pa.a Recognize basic art tools, processes, and media.
Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.S.3.1 Experiment with various materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve a variety of results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.
VA.4.S.3.2 Plan and produce art through ongoing practice of skills and techniques.
VA.4.S.3.3 Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.
VA.4.S.3.4 Discuss the importance of copyright law in regard to the creation and production of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent VA.4.S.3.In.a Manipulate two- and three dimensional art materials and refine techniques to create personal works.
VA.4.S.3.In.b Follow directions for safety procedures and explain their importance in the art room.
VA.4.S.3.In.c Recognize that plagiarism is illegal and applies to works of art.
Supported VA.4.S.3.Su.a Practice skills and techniques to create with two- and three dimensional media.
VA.4.S.3.Su.b Demonstrate the safe use of a variety of visual art tools, media, techniques, and processes.
VA.4.S.3.Su.c Identify artwork that belongs to others and represents their ideas.
Participatory VA.4.S.3.Pa.a Manipulate selected two- and three-dimensional visual art tools and media.
VA.4.S.3.Pa.b Demonstrate the safe use of selected visual art tools and media.
Big Idea: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.O.1.1 Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to understand the art-making process.
VA.4.O.1.2 Identify the structural elements of art used to unite an artistic composition.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent VA.4.O.1.In.a Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in personal works of art.
VA.4.O.1.In.b Recognize selected structural elements of art used to unite an artistic composition.
Supported
VA.4.O.1.Su.a Use structural elements of art in personal works of art.
Participatory
VA.4.O.1.Pa.a Recognize structural elements of art.
Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.O.2.1 Use a variety of resources and art skills to overcome visual challenges in personal artworks.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.O.2.In.a Identify and use the structural elements of art to create and respond to artworks.
Supported
VA.4.O.2.Su.a Recognize and use selected structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create and respond to artworks.
Participatory
VA.4.O.2.Pa.a Use a teacher selected structural element of art.
Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.O.3.1 Apply meaning and relevance to document self or others visually in artwork.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.O.3.In.a Create personally meaningful works of art to document and explain ideas.
Supported
VA.4.O.3.Su.a Create works of art to document experiences of self and community.
Participatory
VA.4.O.3.Pa.a Recognize and use structural elements of art.
Big Idea: HISTORICAL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Enduring Understanding 1: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.H.1.1 Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.
VA.4.H.1.2 Identify suitable behavior for various art venues and events.
VA.4.H.1.3 Describe artworks that honor and are reflective of particular individuals, groups, events, and/or cultures.
VA.4.H.1.4 Identify and practice ways of showing respect for one’s own and others’ personal works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.H.1.In.a Identify ideas important to people, groups, cultures, or time periods that are reflected in their artworks.
VA.4.H.1.In.b Identify and practice specified procedures and etiquette as part of an art audience.
Supported
VA.4.H.1.Su.a Recognize similar themes in visual art from a variety of cultures and times.
VA.4.H.1.Su.b Practice specified procedures and etiquette as part of an art audience.
Participatory
VA.4.H.1.Pa.a Identify common characteristics in works of art from a selected culture.
VA.4.H.1.Pa.b Practice a specified element of audience etiquette as part of an art audience.
Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.H.2.1 Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.
VA.4.H.2.2 Identify differences between artworks and utilitarian objects.
VA.4.H.2.3 Identify reasons to display artwork in public places.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.H.2.In.a Identify structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create and respond to artworks.
VA.4.H.2.In.b Identify the physical features or characteristics of artworks displayed in the community.
Supported
VA.4.H.2.Su.a Identify selected structural elements of art to create and respond to artworks.
VA.4.H.2.Su.b Identify the use of visual art in daily life.
Participatory
VA.4.H.2.Pa.a Recognize a selected structural element of art or organizational principle of design.
VA.4.H.2.Pa.b Connect visual art examples with their functions.
Enduring Understanding 3: Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.4.H.3.1 Discuss how analytical skills and thinking strategies are applied to both art production and problem-solving in other content areas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent VA.4.H.3.In.a Compare the use of pattern, line, and form found in visual art with other teacher selected contexts.
Supported
VA.4.H.3.Su.a Connect the use of pattern, line, and form found in visual art with other teacher selected contexts.
Participatory
VA.4.H.3.Pa.a Recognize patterns in visual art.
Big Idea: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.F.1.1 Combine art media with innovative ideas and techniques to create two- and/or three-dimensional works of art.
VA.4.F.1.2 Examine and apply creative solutions to solve an artistic problem.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.F.1.In.a Combine art media to create two- and three-dimensional works of art.
Supported
VA.4.F.1.Su.a Create two- and three-dimensional works of art.
Participatory
VA.4.F.1.Pa.a Contribute to the creation of two- and three-dimensional works of art.
Enduring Understanding 2: Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.F.2.1 Discuss how artists and designers have made an impact on the community.
VA.4.F.2.2 Identify the work of local artists to become familiar with art-making careers.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.F.2 In a Identify two or more community opportunities in or related to visual art for employment or leisure.
Supported
VA.4.F.2.Su.a Identify two or more community opportunities to participate in activities related to visual art.
Participatory
VA.4.F.2.Pa.a Associate visual art with leisure or recreation.
Enduring Understanding 3: The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.4.F.3.1 Create art to promote awareness of school and/or community concerns.
VA.4.F.3.2 Collaborate with peers in the art room to achieve a common art goal.
VA.4.F.3.3 Work purposefully to complete personal works of art in a timely manner, demonstrating development of 21st-century skills.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.4.F.3.In.a Create, interpret, and respond to visual art that promotes awareness of school or community concerns.
VA.4.F.3.In.b Organize and execute individual or collaborative visual art projects having three or more steps.
Supported
VA.4.F.3.Su.a Create, interpret, or respond to visual art that promotes awareness of school or community concerns.
VA.4.F.3.Su.b Sequence two or more components related to individual or collaborative visual art projects.
Participatory
VA.4.F.3.Pa.a Contribute or respond to visual art that promotes awareness of school or community concerns.
VA.4.F.3.Pa.b Contribute to a variety of collaborative tasks related to visual art.
GRADE: 5
Big Idea: CRITICAL THINKING AND REFLECTION
Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.C.1.1 Develop a range of interests in the art-making process to influence personal decision-making.
VA.5.C.1.2 Use prior knowledge and observation skills to reflect on, analyze, and interpret exemplary works of art.
VA.5.C.1.3 Examine and discuss exemplary works of art to distinguish which qualities may be used to evaluate personal works.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.C.1.In.a Use the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.5.C.1.In.b Use defined criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.
Supported
VA.5.C.1.Su.a Experiment with the art-making process to develop ideas for self-expression.
VA.5.C.1.Su.b Use teacher-selected criteria to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.
Participatory
VA.5.C.1.Pa.a Explore the art-making process to communicate personal interests.
VA.5.C.1.Pa.b Use a teacher-selected criterion to analyze and interpret exemplary works of art.
Enduring Understanding 2: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.C.2.1 Revise artwork as a necessary part of the creative process to achieve an artistic goal.
VA.5.C.2.2 Analyze personal artworks to articulate the motivations and intentions in creating personal works of art.
VA.5.C.2.3 Apply established criteria to the art-making process to measure artistic growth.
VA.5.C.2.4 Identify examples of constructive criticism and use them to improve artworks and enhance artistic growth.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.C.2.In.a Use defined criteria to analyze and revise personal artworks.
VA.5.C.2.In.b Describe the artistic intent of personal artworks.
Supported
VA.5.C.2.Su.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to analyze and revise personal artworks.
VA.5.C.2.Su.b Identify the artistic intent of personal artworks.
Participatory
VA.5.C.2.Pa.a Use feedback from others to revise personal artworks.
VA.5.C.2.Pa.b Convey the meaning of personal artworks.
Enduring Understanding 3: The processes of critiquing works of art lead to development of critical thinking skills transferable to other contexts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.C.3.1 Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design when engaged in art criticism.
VA.5.C.3.2 Use art-criticism processes to form a hypothesis about an artist’s or designer’s intent when creating artworks and/or utilitarian objects.
VA.5.C.3.3 Critique works of art to understand the content and make connections with other content areas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.C.3.In.a Use defined criteria to compare the use of structural elements of art and organizational principles of design in works of art.
Supported
VA.5.C.3.Su.a Use defined criteria to examine a variety of works of art.
Participatory
VA.5.C.3.Pa.a Use a teacher-selected criterion to examine a variety of familiar visual art.
Big Idea: SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.S.1.1 Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.
VA.5.S.1.2 Use media, technology, and other resources to inspire personal art-making decisions.
VA.5.S.1.3 Create artworks to depict personal, cultural, and/or historical themes.
VA.5.S.1.4 Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.S.1.In.a Manipulate tools and media to enhance communication in personal artworks.
VA.5.S.1.In.b Use diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.
VA.5.S.1.In.c Incorporate ideas from art exemplars for specified time periods and cultures.
VA.5.S.1.In.d Choose accurate art vocabulary to describe works of art and art processes.
Supported
VA.5.S.1.Su.a Experiment with art tools and media to express ideas.
VA.5.S.1.Su.b Explore diverse resources to inspire artistic expression and achieve varied results.
VA.5.S.1.Su.c Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate ideas about art.
Participatory
VA.5.S.1.Pa.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media to express ideas.
VA.5.S.1.Pa.b Use selected art vocabulary to communicate about art.
Enduring Understanding 2: Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK VA.5.S.2.1 Organize the structural elements of art to support planning, strengthen focus, and implement artistic vision.
VA.5.S.2.2 Identify sequential procedures to engage in art production.
VA.5.S.2.3 Visualize the end product to justify artistic choices of tools, techniques, and processes.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.S.2.In.a Integrate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design with sequential procedures and techniques to achieve an artistic goal.
VA.5.S.2.In.b Re-create visual art processes in given media.
Supported
VA.5.S.2.Su.a Follow sequential procedures and techniques to achieve an artistic goal.
Participatory
VA.5.S.2.Pa.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media.
Enduring Understanding 3: Through purposeful practice, artists learn to manage, master, and refine simple, then complex, skills and techniques.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.S.3.1 Use materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results in two- and/or three dimensional artworks.
VA.5.S.3.2 Use craftsmanship and technical ability in personal works to show refinement of skills over time.
VA.5.S.3.3 Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.
VA.5.S.3.4 Use ethical standards, including copyright laws, when producing works of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.S.3.In.a Use two- and three dimensional materials, tools, and processes to achieve an intended result.
VA.5.S.3.In.b Work safely.
VA.5.S.3.In.c Demonstrate awareness of copyright laws to show respect for the ideas of others when creating art.
Supported
VA.5.S.3.Su.a Develop skills by using various tools, media, techniques, and processes to create two- and three-dimensional works of art.
VA.5.S.3.Su.b Demonstrate safety procedures.
VA.5.S.3.Su.c Recognize the difference between one’s own ideas and those of others.
Participatory
VA.5.S.3.Pa.a Use a variety of visual art tools and media to create works of art.
VA.5.S.3.Pa.b Imitate the safe guidelines while using tools, media, techniques, and processes. For using art tools and materials.
Big Idea: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.O.1.1 Use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to develop content in artwork.
VA.5.O.1.2 Organize the structural elements of art to achieve visual unity.
VA.5.O.1.3 Explain how creative and technical ability is used to produce a work of art.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.O.1.In.a Demonstrate how the organizational principles of design are used to arrange the structural elements of art in personal work.
Supported
VA.5.O.1.Su.a Explore the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to support artistic development.
Participatory
VA.5.O.1.Pa.a Explore the use of structural elements of art in personal artworks.
Enduring Understanding 2: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.O.2.1 Analyze works of art that document people and events from a variety of places and times to synthesize ideas for creating artwork.
VA.5.O.2.2 Use a variety of sources for ideas to resolve challenges in creating original works.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.O.2.In.a Identify the intent of the artist within visual art examples.
VA.5.O.2.In.b Use creative and innovative ideas to complete personal artworks.
Supported
VA.5.O.2.Su.a Match the intent of the artist within visual art examples.
VA.5.O.2.Su.b Create imagery and symbols to express thoughts and feelings.
Participatory
VA.5.O.2.Pa.a Recognize that visual art examples convey meaning.
VA.5.O.2.Pa.b Generate ideas and images for artwork that communicate personal experience.
Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.O.3.1 Create meaningful and unique works of art to effectively communicate and document a personal voice.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.O.3.In.a Use symbols, visual language, and/or written language to document self or others.
Supported
VA.5.O.3.Su.a Use personal symbols in artwork to document surroundings and community.
Participatory
VA.5.O.3.Pa.a Create works of art to document self-perception.
Big Idea: HISTORICAL AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Enduring Understanding 1: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.H.1.1 Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work.
VA.5.H.1.2 Use suitable behavior as a member of an art audience.
VA.5.H.1.3 Identify and describe the importance a selected group or culture places on specific works of art.
VA.5.H.1.4 Explain the importance of artwork to show why respect is or should be given to the work of peer or specified professional artists.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.H.1.In.a Identify historically and culturally significant influences in artwork.
VA.5.H.1.In.b Identify ways that respect is shown to personal works of art.
Supported
VA.5.H.1.Su.a Recognize a cultural or historical influence on artwork.
VA.5.H.1.Su.b Recognize reasons for respecting the work of others.
Participatory
VA.5.H.1.Pa.a Associate visual art with a culture or time.
VA.5.H.1.Pa.b Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience.
Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.H.2.1 Compare works of art on the basis of style, culture, or artist across time to identify visual differences.
VA.5.H.2.2 Describe the ways in which artworks and utilitarian objects impact everyday life.
VA.5.H.2.3 Discuss artworks found in public venues to identify the significance of the work within the community.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.H.2.In.a Identify similarities and differences in visual art produced across time and cultures.
VA.5.H.2.In.b Examine artworks and utilitarian objects, and describe their significance in the school and/or community.
VA.5.H.2.In.c Identify various venues in which artwork is on display for public viewing.
Supported
VA.5.H.2.Su.a Recognize similarities and differences in visual art produced across time and cultures.
VA.5.H.2.Su.b Identify common uses of visual art.
VA.5.H.2.Su.c Recognize various venues in which artwork is on display for public viewing.
Participatory
VA.5.H.2.Pa.a Recognize similarities and differences in works of art.
VA.5.H.2.Pa.b Recognize the function of visual art in a variety of activities and environments.
VA.5.H.2.Pa.c Recognize a venue in which artwork is on display for public viewing.
Enduring Understanding 3: Connections among the arts and other disciplines strengthen learning and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to and from other fields.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.H.3.1 Discuss how skills learned through the analysis and art-making process are used to solve problems in non-art areas.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.H.3.In.a Apply a selected critical thinking process in visual art to a different curriculum or discipline.
Supported
VA.5.H.3.Su.a Apply a teacher-defined critical-thinking process in visual art to a different curriculum or discipline.
Participatory
VA.5.H.3.Pa.a Integrate a teacher defined pattern from visual art with a different curriculum or discipline.
Big Idea: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE
Enduring Understanding 1: Creating, interpreting, and responding in the arts stimulate the imagination and encourage innovation and creative risk-taking.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.F.1.1 Examine and experiment with traditional or non-traditional uses of media to apply imaginative techniques in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.
VA.5.F.1.2 Develop multiple solutions to solve artistic problems and justify personal artistic or aesthetic choices.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.F.1.In.a Explore traditional or non-traditional uses of media and techniques to create two- and three-dimensional artworks.
VA.5.F.1.In.b Explore the effects and merits of different solutions to solve an artistic problem.
Supported
VA.5.F.1.Su.a Combine art media to create two- and three-dimensional works of art.
VA.5.F.1.Su.b Create, interpret, and respond to visual art using a variety of media.
Participatory
VA.5.F.1.Pa.a Create visual art using a variety of media.
VA.5.F.1.Pa.b Create, interpret, or respond to visual art using a variety of media.
Enduring Understanding 2: Careers in and related to the arts significantly and positively impact local and global economies.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.F.2.1 Describe the knowledge and skills necessary for art-making and art-related careers.
VA.5.F.2.2 Explore careers in which artworks and utilitarian designs are created.
VA.5.F.2.3 Discuss contributions that artists make to society.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.F.2.In.a Identify the skills, training, or prerequisites for two or more community opportunities in or related to visual art for employment or leisure.
Supported
VA.5.F.2.Su.a Recognize a prerequisite for two or more community opportunities in or related to visual art for employment or leisure.
Participatory
VA.5.F.2.Pa.a Associate visual art with leisure, recreation, or a job.
Enduring Understanding 3: The 21st-century skills necessary for success as citizens, workers, and leaders in a global economy are embedded in the study of the arts.
BENCHMARK CODE BENCHMARK
VA.5.F.3.1 Create artwork to promote public awareness of community and/or global concerns.
VA.5.F.3.2 Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.
VA.5.F.3.3 Work collaboratively with others to complete a task in art and show leadership skills.
VA.5.F.3.4 Follow directions and complete artwork in the timeframe allotted to show development of 21st-century skills.
Access Point for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Independent
VA.5.F.3.In.a Create, interpret, and respond to visual art that promotes awareness of community and/or global concerns.
VA.5.F.3.In.b Prioritize and complete tasks related to individual or collaborative visual art projects.
Supported
VA.5.F.3.Su.a Create, interpret, or respond to visual art that promotes awareness of community and/or global concerns.
VA.5.F.3.Su.b Sequence two or more steps related to individual or collaborative visual art projects.
Participatory
VA.5.F.3.Pa.a Contribute or respond to visual art that promotes awareness of community and/or global concerns.
VA.5.F.3.Pa.b Complete one or more steps related to individual or collaborative visual art projects.
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