Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

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Number: VA.3.H.2
Title: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Visual Art
Grade: 3
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.3.H.2.In.a
Identify common characteristics in artworks across time and culture.
VA.3.H.2.In.b
Identify common uses of visual art.

Supported

VA.3.H.2.Su.a
Recognize common characteristics in artworks across time and culture.
VA.3.H.2.Su.b
Recognize the function of visual art in a variety of activities and environments.

Participatory

VA.3.H.2.Pa.a
Recognize a common characteristic in selected artworks.
VA.3.H.2.Pa.b
Recognize a function of visual art in activities or environments.

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Lesson Plan

Expressionism in Art and Music:

In this lesson, students will understand how art can be inspired by many things, including music. Students will create a work of art expressing the feelings and emotions felt through music while learning about composers, musicians, and artists.

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