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.2.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: 2
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes

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This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

VA.2.S.1.In.a
Explore the use of art tools, processes, and media.
VA.2.S.1.In.b
Produce artwork influenced by personal decisions and ideas.
VA.2.S.1.In.c
Use art vocabulary to communicate about art and the art-making process.

Supported

VA.2.S.1.Su.a
Recognize basic art tools, processes, and media.
VA.2.S.1.Su.b
Create artwork that communicates awareness of self.
VA.2.S.1.Su.c
Respond to selected art vocabulary to communicate about art.

Participatory

VA.2.S.1.Pa.a
Attend to basic art tools, processes, and media.
VA.2.S.1.Pa.b
Explore ideas and images for artwork.
VA.2.S.1.Pa.c
Respond to selected art vocabulary.

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