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
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| VA.K.H.1.1: | Describe art from selected cultures and places. |
| VA.K.H.1.2: | Follow directions for suitable behavior in an art audience. |
| VA.K.H.1.3: | Explain how art-making can help people express ideas and feelings. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| 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. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plan
| Name |
Description |
| 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. |
