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Indiana State Standards
Early Reader (Grade 1)

Visual Arts
RESPONDING TO ART: History
1.2.2 Identify and distinguish between realistic and non-objective works of art.
RESPONDING TO ART: Criticism
1.3.3 Use appropriate art vocabulary.
RESPONDING TO ART: Aesthetics
RESPONDING TO ART: Production
1.7.1 Demonstrate observational skills in artworks.
1.8.1 Identify and apply elements (line, shape, form, texture, and color) and principles (repetition and variety) in their work.
1.8.2 Discriminate between types of shape (geometric and organic), colors (primary and secondary), lines (characteristics and qualities), textures (tactile and visual), and  space (placement/overlapping/composition), in their work and the works of others.
1.9.1 Distinguish between two dimensional and three dimensional works of art.
1.9.2 Identify visual characteristics of a medium (see below).
1.9.3 Identify and use media and processes to express ideas, experiences, and stories including:
NEW MEDIA:
Media: computer, interactive computer programs, photography, film
RESPONDING TO ART:  Careers and Community
1.11.1 Verbalize what an artist does from personal contact with visiting artists or artists from the community.
1.12.2 Visit local museums, exhibits, and experience visiting artists in the school.
RESPONDING TO ART: Integrated Studies
1.13.1 Identify and distinguish between products and subject matter of visual art and other disciplines (language arts, math, science, social studies).
1.13.2 Demonstrate the ability to create a work of art utilizing concepts, subject matter, or the sign systems (words, numbers) of another discipline.

National Standards
Grades K - 4

Visual Arts
NA-VA.K-4.1 UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING MEDIA, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCESSES
Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories
NA-VA.K-4.2 USING KNOWLEDGE OF STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS
Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas
NA-VA.K-4.3 CHOOSING AND EVALUATING A RANGE OF SUBJECT MATTER, SYMBOLS, AND IDEAS
Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning
NA-VA.K-4.4 UNDERSTANDING THE VISUAL ARTS IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURES
Students know that the visual arts have both a history and specific relationships to various cultures
NA-VA.K-4.5 REFLECTING UPON AND ASSESSING THE CHARACTERISTICS AND MERITS OF THEIR WORK AND THE WORK OF OTHERS
Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art
Students understand there are different responses to specific artworks
NA-VA.K-4.6 MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES
Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

NETS for Students

Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
Technology communications tools
Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Technology research tools
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.