2011-2012+visual+arts+overview

= __**2012-2013 Pre-Kindergarten visual arts Overview**__ =

Students will; -Mixing colors; water -Uses of the materials -Emotional colors -Shapes and lines || -Name of the colors / color song -Students will explore variety art supplies; colors/lines/shape; drawing ,printing -Art appreciation: Giuseppe Arcimboldo -Water color applications/ hand/foot prints -Clay art || -Appreciation: Cubism -Construction: Recycling art -Algami art || -Cultural art -The Masks -Story in arts || -Print making:stamping,rolling -Drawing portrait, animals and plants -Appreciation: Impressionism; Vincent Van Gogh ||  Observations
 * __ AIMS __**
 * Enjoy working both individually and in small groups
 * Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas.
 * Begin to develop an understanding of varied functions and uses of different materials and tools, materials.
 * Experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D works.
 * Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials.
 * __ CONTENT __**
 * |||||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || ** We learn to work as a group ** || ** How the world works: ** water and sand can be used in many ways. || -Primary colors and secondary colors
 * 2nd Trimester ||^  || ** Where we are in place and time : ** neighborhood || My family, My home, our school || -Collage
 * 3rd Trimester ||^  || ** How we express ourselves ** || -Patterns, shapes, colors
 * __ ASSESSMENT __**

 Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response.

= __**2012-2013 Kindergarten visual arts Overview**__ =

Students will; -Portrait || - Primary and secondary colors / color song - Uses of the elements of the art - Season colors || -3D construction -clay art || -Water color application ; Landscape || -collage -Algami art || -Construction: Making a frame -Art appreciation: Gustav Klimt || __Assessments__  Observations
 * __ AIMS __**
 * Enjoy working both individually and in small groups.
 * Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas.
 * Begin to develop an understanding of varied functions and uses of different materials and tools, materials.
 * Experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D works.
 * Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials.
 * __ CONTENT __**
 * |||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || **__ Who we are: __** friendship enrich our lives and require nurturing in order to develop || -Express about the friendship using elements of the art; lines, textures, colors and patterns.
 * ^  || **__ How We Organize Ourselves __** : Transportation systems are directly related to the needs of a community. || -3D shapes
 * 2nd Trimester || **__ How We Express Ourselves __** : Stories inform and provoke us; they give us pleasure and help our imaginations grow. || Mural painting; Students help to create backgrounds, costumes,and props for their play || Water colors and crayon resist ||
 * ^  || **__ How the World Work __** s: Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them || Exploring the materials || -Art appreciation: Giuseppe Arcimboldo
 * 3rd Trimester || **__ Sharing the Planet __** : We share the planet with animals and many of these help us in many ways || Animals in Art || Printing: uses of the tools. ||
 * ^  || **__ Where We Are in Place and Time __** : Some of our experiences are similar to those of people from older generations. || Family picture frame. || -Drawing: my family

 Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response.

= = = __**2012-2013 Grade 1 visual arts Overview**__ =

Students will;
 * __AIMS__**
 * ** Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas. **
 * ** Identify and explore elements and principles of the visual arts, using a variety of techniques **** (e.g. printing, collage, etc.), **
 * tools, materials, processes, and procedures. **
 * ** Investigate and experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D works. **
 * ** Explore aspects of design. **
 * ** Respond to and appreciate artwork from a variety of sources and cultures. **
 * ** Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials. **

self Portrait Proportion -Emotional colors || Express about my feeling Art appreciation: Claude Monet || Drawing : fireworks animals || __Assessments__  Observations
 * __ CONTENT __**
 * |||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || ** How we express ourselves: ** Through the Arts people use different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings. || -Modigliani's art style
 * ^  || ** Where we are in space & time ** People have a need to identify their location in space. || 2D and 3D shapes || 3D shapes and buildings
 * 2nd Trimester || ** Who we are ** People celebrate occasions in different ways. || Fireworks, New years, Lentern-candle holder || Algami art ||
 * ^  || ** How we organize ourselves ** Let's shop! All societies use a system to exchange goods and service. || Clay art || Scratch art ||
 * 3rd Trimester || ** Sharing the planet ** Our personal choices can change our environment. || Recycled wearable art || Mosaic(2D) and Sculpture(3D) ||
 * ^  || ** How the world works ** Plants have needs in order to grow and stay healthy. || Observational drawing: Plants || Art appreciation: Chagall ||
 * 3rd Trimester || ** Sharing the planet ** Our personal choices can change our environment. || Recycled wearable art || Mosaic(2D) and Sculpture(3D) ||
 * ^  || ** How the world works ** Plants have needs in order to grow and stay healthy. || Observational drawing: Plants || Art appreciation: Chagall ||

 Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response.

= = = __**2012-2013 Grade 2 visual arts Overview**__ =

Students will;
 * __AIMS__**
 * ** Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas. **
 * ** Identify and explore elements and principles of the visual arts, using a variety of techniques **
 * (e.g. printing, collage, etc.), tools, materials, processes, and procedures. **
 * ** Investigate and experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D works. **
 * ** Explore aspects of design. **
 * ** Respond to and appreciate artwork from a variety of sources and cultures. **
 * ** Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials. **

**__ CONTENT __** - Van Gogh; the sunflowers. || Paper print making Drawing; The tree || ;creating Dinosaur habitat || Appreciation in art: Chagall || 3D constraction. || -Appreciation in art: Klee -Non-objective Art(Jackson Pollock)
 * |||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || ** Who we are: ** Listening to other people and communicating help us live better together || - Perspective and proportion
 * ^  || ** Where we are ** in place and time - Migration is a journey ||   || Seasonal colors ||
 * 2nd Trimester || ** Sharing the planet ** – The survival of many animals can be influenced by natural and human events. || 3 Dimensional art
 * ^  || ** How we express ourselves ** – Signs and symbols make communication easier || Color wheel, Value, Complimentary colors,symbols and signs. || -Algami art ||
 * 3rd Trimester || ** How we organize ** ourselves- The workplace is an org. where people share responsibilities towards a common goal. ||  || -Clay art-animals ||
 * ^  || ** How the world works ** – Small creatures help us in our daily lives || Drawing in animals.

-Observational pencil drawing; Insects ||  Observations  Performance assessment of tasks with established criteria that are authentic challenges and problems;  Process-focused assessments of trans disciplinary skills( social communication thinking self-management, research) using check lists and inventories;  Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response; = = = __**2012-2013 Grade 3 visual arts Overview**__ =
 * __ASSESSMENT__**

Students will;
 * __AIMS__**
 * ** Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas. **
 * ** Identify and explore elements and principles of the visual arts, using a variety of techniques **
 * (e.g. printing, collage, etc.), tools, materials, processes, and procedures. **
 * ** Investigate and experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D works. **
 * ** Explore aspects of design. **
 * ** Respond to and appreciate artwork from a variety of sources and cultures. **
 * ** Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials. **

Health and well-being || Exercise in art (Kite,boomerang etc.) || Oil pastel application – Van Gogh Water Color application (Landscape) || City Transport System. || Design and planning; 3D transportation project || 3D Observational Drawing (color pencils) ||
 * __ CONTENT __**
 * |||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || ** Who we are: **
 * ^  || ** How we organize ourselves: **
 * 2nd Trimester || ** How the world works ** : Force and Motion ||  || Greek and Roman Art form(Mosaic)

Clay art ||
 * ^  || ** Where we are in place and the time ** : Space || Drawing : The space || Soft pastel drawing - Giuseppe Arcimboldo ||
 * 3rd Trimester || ** Sharing the planet: ** Prejudice and acceptance. || Abstract Art: Exploring abstract art techniques and produce a piece of art. ||  ||
 * ^  || ** How we express ourselves: ** what is Beauty || History in art; What are the characteristics of beautiful art. ||   ||

__ ASSESSMENT __  Observations  Performance assessment of tasks with established criteria that are authentic challenges and problems;  Process-focused assessments of trans disciplinary skills( social communication thinking self-management, research) using check lists and inventories;  Selected response assessments such as tests and quizzes;  Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response;  Exhibition

= __**2012-2013 Grade 4 visual arts Overview**__ =

Students will;
 * __AIMS__**
 * ** Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas. **
 * ** Identify and explore elements and principles of the visual arts, using a variety of techniques **
 * (e.g. printing, collage, etc.), tools, materials, processes, and procedures. **
 * ** Investigate and experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D works. **
 * ** Explore aspects of design. **
 * ** Respond to and appreciate artwork from a variety of sources and cultures. **
 * ** Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials. **

**__ CONTENT __** Human Right poster || Color wheel || -Rynek (clay art) || Art Movement (Hanri Matisse; Fauvism) || (Pencil drawing; shading,values and tones) || Proportion life figures (colored pencils). || -Print making (uses of tools; chisels, and rubber pad) || (Paul Cezanne; Still life) || -Abstract art || -Paper making -3D object art(Tree) -Imagination drawing with Cats. ||
 * |||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || ** Who we are: ** right and responsibility || Poster color application
 * ^  || ** Where we are: ** The interconnectedness of human migration into a community. || -Famous sites in Wroclaw (soft pastel drawing)
 * 2nd Trimester || ** How we express ourselves : ** Advertising uses a variety of techniques || Self portrait
 * ^  || ** How the world works: ** The natural features of the Earth have been formed over time and are still changing ||   || -Animal in Art (pastels/pencils)
 * 3rd Trimester || ** Sharing the planet ** : Protecting water resources is the responsibility of all communities ||  || Water Color application
 * ^  || ** How we organize ourselves: ** Alternative technologies can change the impact that inventions have on the environment. || -Exploring elements in art -Uses of materials
 * __ ASSESSMENT __**
 *  Observations; **
 *  Performance assessment of tasks with established criteria that are authentic challenges and problems; **
 *  Process-focused assessments of trans disciplinary skills(social communication thinking self-management, research) using check lists and inventories; **
 *  Selected response assessments such as tests and quizzes; **
 *  Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response **
 *  Portfolios of own art works. **

= = = __**2012-2013 Grade 5 visual arts Overview**__ =

Students will;
 * __AIMS__**
 * ** Use art to express feelings and to create and explore ideas. **
 * ** Identify and explore elements and principles of the visual arts, using a variety of techniques **
 * (e.g. printing, collage, etc.), tools, materials, processes, and procedures. **
 * ** Investigate and experiment with color, shape, form, and texture to produce 2D and 3D work. **
 * ** Explore aspects of design. **
 * ** Respond to and appreciate artwork from a variety of sources and cultures. **
 * ** Develop visual ideas in response to a variety of motivations, using imagination, observation, and invention with materials. **

LEADERSHIP ||  || Post color application; Color Theory(Complementary colors/Color wheel/tint/analogical colors) || Claude Monet -Water color applications -Acrylic painting application || -Graphic design || Drawing a tree-observational drawing. One point perspective drawing ||
 * __ CONTENT __**
 * |||| Unit of Inquire || Stands alone unit ||
 * 1st Trimester || ** How we Organise Ourselves: ** Becoming a leader requires a process and skills.
 * ^  || ** Where we are in Place and Time : ** We learn about the past in a variety of ways and this is important in helping us understand the present. – ANCIENT CIVILISIATIONS || Appreciation; Egyptian art ||   ||
 * 2nd Trimester || ** Who We Are: ** Change is created through action and helps shape the world we live in -AGENTS OF CHANGE ||  || -Appreciation in art; Impressionism;
 * ^  || ** How the World Works : ** People have developed technologies that slow down or alter the natural processes of decomposition in food. –KITCHEN SCIENCE ||   || Print making – Stencil ||
 * 3rd Trimester || ** Sharing the Planet : ** Man has the potential to devastate the earth's resources unless we take action. - EXHIBITION UNIT ||  || Soft pastel drawing – Animals in art ||
 * ^  || ** How We Express Ourselves ** : The way we understand the world around us can be influenced by the perspectives we take. || Photograph
 * __ASSESSMENT__**
 *  Observations; **
 *  Performance assessment of tasks with established criteria that are authentic challenges and problems; **
 *  Process-focused assessments of trans disciplinary skills using check lists and inventories; **
 *  Selected response assessments such as tests and quizzes; **
 *  Open-ended tasks in which children are presented with a stimulus and asked to communicate an original response; **
 *  Portfolios of own art works. **