Number: VA.1.S.1
Title: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 1
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| 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. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plan
| Name |
Description |
| Envisioning Our National Anthem Through Music and Art Part 2: | In this two-part integrated civics lesson teachers and students will continue to learn about the poet Francis Scott Key and sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” They will discuss ways to show respect during the National Anthem. This lesson focuses on reinforcing skills from part one and what students envision when they hear this song. |
