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K–12 Standards

Visual Arts: Grade 2

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.A1

  • a

    Brainstorm to generate multiple approaches to an art or design problem.D.2.A1.a

  • b

    Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosities.D.2.A1.b

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.A2

  • a

    Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.D.2.A2.a

  • b

    Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces.D.2.A2.b

  • c

    Repurpose found objects to make a new artwork or design.D.2.A2.c

Refine and complete artistic work.A3

  • a

    Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.D.2.A3.a

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.B1

  • a

    Categorize artwork based on a theme or concept for an exhibition.D.2.B1.a

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.B2

  • a

    Distinguish between different materials or artistic techniques for preparing artwork for presentation.D.2.B2.a

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.B3

  • a

    Analyze how art exhibited inside and outside of schools (such as in museums, galleries, virtual spaces, and other places) contributes to communities.D.2.B3.a

Perceive and analyze artistic work.C1

  • a

    Perceive and describe aesthetic characteristics of one’s natural world and constructed environments.D.2.C1.a

  • b

    Categorize images based on expressive qualities.D.2.C1.b

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.C2

  • a

    With guidance, categorize subject matter and identify common themes in works of art.D.2.C2.a

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.C3

  • a

    Use learned art vocabulary to express preferences about artwork.D.2.C3.a

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.D1

  • a

    Create works of art inspired by events in home, school, or community life.D.2.D1.a

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding.D2

  • a

    Compare and contrast cultural uses of artwork from different times and places.D.2.D2.a

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