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Fourth Grade Art

Exploration of visual arts and design processes is about invention, creation, and innovation. Building on the development of ideas through a process of inquiry, discovery, and research leads to the creation of works of art, and, whether using traditional materials or the latest technologies, prepares students to be independent, lifelong learners. Participation in the visual arts provides students with unique experiences and skills that develop important traits for success in the 21st century workforce. Studying art and design involves inquiry, posing and solving problems, perseverance, re-purposing, taking risks, and persuading and inspiring.

Standards and Grade Level Expectations
Observe and Learn to Comprehend 1 Artists and viewers determine artistic intent by comparing and contrasting the characteristics and expressive features of art and design
2 Works of art articulate and express different points of view
3 Artists, viewers and patrons respond to works of art using inference and empathy
Envision and Critique to Reflect 1 The critique process informs judgments about artistic and aesthetic merits in works of art
2 The processes and philosophies of art and design inform interpretations in works of art
Invent and Discover to Create 1 Use media to express and communicate ideas about an issue of personal interest
2 Materials and processes can be used in traditional, unique, and inventive ways
Relate and Connect to Transfer 1 Viewers and patrons make personal meaning and infer artistic intent
2 Historical time periods and cultural settings are interpreted in works of art

Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats

Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills 4th Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.