K-1st :

• 9.1.V.K.A1 Know and use basic elements of visual arts.
• 9.1.V.1.A1 Know and use basic elements of visual arts.
• 9.1.V.K.B1 Combine a variety of materials to create a work of art.
• 9.1.V.1.B1 Create works of art and identify art materials, techniques, and processes.
• 9.1.V.K.E1 Use imagination and creativity to express self through visual arts.
• 9.1.V.1.E1 Use imagination and creativity to express self through visual arts.
• 9.2.1.D1 Identify the historical and cultural context of works of art.
• 9.3.K.G1 Formulate and share an opinion about one’s own work and that of others.
• 9.3.1.G1 Compare and contrast the characteristics of works of art.
• 4.3.K.B Recognize the importance of conserving natural resources.
• 4.5.K.D Identify waste and practice ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
• 4.5.1.A Identify resources humans use from the environment.
• 4.5.1.C Describe how pollution affects the health of a habitat.

2nd-3rd Grade

• 9.1.V.2.A1 Know and use basic elements of visual arts.
• 9.1.V.3.A1 Know and use basic elements of visual arts.
  • Elements: Visual Arts • color • form/shape • line • space • texture • value  
  • Principles: Visual Arts • balance • contrast • emphasis/focal point • movement/rhythm • proportion/scale • repetition • unity/harmony
• 9.1.V.2.B1 Create works of art inspired by the styles and materials of other artists.
• 9.1.V.2.E1 Use imagination and creativity to express self through visual arts.
• 9.1.3.E Demonstrate the ability to define objects, express emotions, illustrate an action or relate an experience through creation of works in the arts.
• 9.2.2.D1 Describe the historical and cultural context of works of art.
• 9.2.3.A Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts.
• 9.3.2.F1 Use critical processes (e.g., compare, contrast) to examine works of art.
• 9.3.2.G1 Recognize that works of art have meaning.
• 9.4.2.B1 Examine and communicate an informed individual opinion about the meaning of works of arts.
• 9.1.3.I Identify arts events that take place in schools and in communities.
• 9.3.3.C Know classification skills with materials and processes used to create works in the arts (e.g., sorting and matching textiles)
• 3.4.3.B2 Explain how materials are re-used or recycled.
• 3.4.3.C1 Recognize design is a creative process and everyone can design solutions to problems.
• 3.4.3.C2 Explain why the design process requires creativity and consideration of all ideas.
• 4.5.2.C Identify how people can reduce pollution.
• 4.5.2.D Describe how people can help the environment by reducing, reusing, recycling and composting.
• CC.1.1.2.E Read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension: • Read on-level text with purpose and understanding. • Read on-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. • Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
• CC.1.2.2.J Acquire and use grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases.
• CC.1.4.2.A Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• CC.1.4.3.W Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
• CC.1.5.2.E Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

4th-5th Grade

• 9.1.5.A Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
  •  Elements: Visual Arts • color • form/shape • line • space • texture • value  
  • Principles: Visual Arts • balance • contrast • emphasis/focal point • movement/rhythm • proportion/scale • repetition • unity/harmony
• 9.1.5.B Recognize, know, use and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review and revise original works in the arts.
  • Visual Arts: • paint • draw • craft • sculpt • print • design for environment, communication, multi-media
• 9.1.5.D Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance or exhibition of a unique work.
• 9.1.5.I Describe arts events that take place in schools and in communities.
• 9.2.5.A Explain the historical, cultural and social context of an individual work in the arts.
• 3.4.4.A1 Understand that tools, materials, and skills are used to make things and carry out tasks.
• 3.4.4.B2 Explain how the use of technology affects the environment in good and bad ways.
• 3.4.5.B1 Explain how the use of technology can have unintended consequences.
• 3.4.5.B2 Describe how waste may be appropriately recycled or disposed of to prevent unnecessary harm to the environment.
• 3.4.5.C3 Identify how invention and innovation are creative ways to turn ideas into real things.
• 3.4.4.D3 Investigate and assess the influence of a specific technology or system on the individual, family, community, and environment.
• 3.4.5.D1 Identify ways to improve a design solution.
• CC.1.2.4.E Use text structure to interpret information (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/ solution).
• CC.1.4.4.A Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• CC.1.4.4.F Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
• CC.1.4.4.S Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and informational texts.
• CC.1.4.5.A Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
• CC.1.4.5.I Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details; draw from credible sources.
• CC.1.4.5.R Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.