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.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

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This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

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

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

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.

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Lesson Plan

Clay Pinch Pot Monsters:

In this lesson, students will create a clay pinch pot monster that shows good use of texture and proportion.

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