Number: VA.4.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: 4
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| 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. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| VA.4.S.1.Su.b: | Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas. |
| VA.4.S.1.Su.c: | Use art vocabulary to communicate about art and the art-making process. |
| VA.4.S.1.Su.a: | Explore the use of art tools, processes, and media. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plan
| Name |
Description |
| Clay Pinch Pot Monsters: | In this lesson, students will create a clay pinch pot monster that shows good use of texture and proportion. |
