District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

 

Grade 1, Art

Overview: 
There is considerable research on the academic value of students receiving instruction in the visual and Performing Arts. Brain research indicates that learning to read music strengthens the mathematical/logical aspect of brain development. In addition, learning to sing is a joyful and creative process. First grade music classes focus on standards that are taught and assessed throughout the school year. More formalized assessments of each student's level of mastery begin as we progress into the second quarter and continue throughout the year.
 

 

For Teachers
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
 Quarter 4
Prerequisite
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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

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Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

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Standards-Based Assessment items
I. Recognizes and uses the visual arts as a form of communication. 
(Selects visual images for works of art to communicate ideas.)
II. Knows and applies elements of art and principles of design.  (Identifies primary colors.
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III.
 Knows and applies the use of tools, materials, techniques, and processes. 
(Demonstrates appropriate use of tools and materials.  Demonstrates instructed techniques and processes.)
IV.
 Demonstrates an understanding of art in relation to history, culture, and community. 
(Produces art that has been influenced by aspects of history. Produces art that has been influenced by aspects of culture. Produces art that has been influenced by aspects of community.)
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 Critiques works of art through analysis, assessment, and evaluation. 
(Describes/shows similarities and differences between works of art. Describes the mood and/or feeling in works of art. Explains personal likes and dislikes about works of art.)

Sample Units

Unit 1
 

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