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

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Number: VA.K.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: K
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections

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This cluster includes the following access points.

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.

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Lesson Plan

Balance & Symmetry Paper Masks:

Students will create paper masks inspired by traditional African masks and other masks from diverse cultures. This lesson's objective is to teach balance, symmetry and line. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of 3 dimensional objects and sculpture.

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