Enduring Understanding 1: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.

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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

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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.

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Lesson Plan

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.

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