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Standard 1 : Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
Cluster Standards

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  • VA.68.H.1.1 : Describe social, ecological, economic, religious, and/or political conditions reflected in works of art.
  • VA.68.H.1.2 : Identify suitable audience behavior needed to view or experience artworks found in school, art exhibits, museums, and/or community cultural venues.
  • VA.68.H.1.3 : Analyze and describe the significance of artwork from a selected group or culture to explain its importance to the population.
  • VA.68.H.1.4 : Explain the significance of personal artwork, noting the connections between the creative process, the artist, and the artist’s own history.
Cluster Information
Number:
VA.68.H.1
Title:
Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject:
Visual Art
Grade:
68
Big Idea
Historical and Global Connections
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • VA.68.H.1.In.a : Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.
  • VA.68.H.1.In.b : Identify and practice specified procedures and etiquette as part of an art audience.
  • VA.68.H.1.Su.a : Recognize ideas important to people, groups, cultures, or time periods that are reflected in their artworks.
  • VA.68.H.1.Su.b : Practice specified procedures and etiquette as part of an art audience.
  • VA.68.H.1.Pa.a : Recognize similar themes in visual art from a variety of cultures and times.
  • VA.68.H.1.Pa.b : Practice a specified element of audience etiquette as part of an art audience.
Cluster Resources

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Lesson Plans
  • The Power of Politics Through Symbolism and Art:

    Students will be introduced to examples of symbolism, bias, and propaganda. Then, in groups, they will analyze the symbolism and message of propaganda posters from World War I and II.

  • Modernized Portraits of Women's Suffragists: Students will plan, sketch, and create a modernized portrait of a member of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. They will be combining their knowledge of the historical figures and the passing of the 19th amendment with the artistic process of portraiture in this integrated lesson plan.

  • Political Cartoons as Commentary on Supreme Court cases: Students will research and review a landmark Supreme Court case, evaluate the effect the case had on society, and plan and create a political cartoon based on the case, in this integrated civics and visual arts lesson plan.

  • America's Roman Roots: In this lesson plan, students will view and anaylze an image of Cicero giving an address to the Roman Senators using teacher led questions. Students will divide into groups to research the influences that Rome had on the creation of America’s constitutional republic. Finally, students will share their findings to the class through short presentations.