Grade 3 CTE Kansas Standards

participates in community-based art experiences as an artist or observer.

explains how art influences everyday life.

compares the interrelationships between human behavior, the environment, and its materials.

Relates the role of artists to daily life.

creates works of art that implement and extend knowledge of science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts.

identifies ways that creating art uses a variety of skills needed in non-art subjects.

Demonstrates ways in which art concepts are interrelated with nonart disciplines.

analyzes how the same subject matter is communicated in the visual vs. performing arts.

explains relationships among the structural similarities found in the visual and performing arts.

Compares and contrasts similar concepts among the visual and performing arts.

compares two-dimensional verses three-dimensional art works.

using different media, creates two works of art that express the same creative intent.

explains the differences between a reproduction and an original work of art.

interprets the qualities of visual art works for comparison.

Identifies unique qualities among different visual art forms.

Intermediate

Making Connections Between the Visual Arts and Other Disciplines

expresses opinions surrounding different aesthetic philosophies.

classifies works based on aesthetic qualities.

critiques works of art.

discusses why society values art.

Develops and expresses opinions surrounding aesthetic issues in art.

defends individual opinions about the merits of art works.

explains how and why personal judgments toward art works were reached.

develops personal viewpoints regarding the characteristics and merits of art work.

Forms and defends judgments about works of art.

comprehends how various responses to characteristics of an art work can influence the interpretation.

reflects on how art works differ.

defines and uses vocabulary appropriate to discussion of art works.

Describes works of art and discusses the merits.

Intermediate

Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Art

manipulates subjects to reflect art of other cultures, times, and places.

recognizes, respects, and represents diverse cultures in and through art.

recognizes and creates works that reflect the importance of art as a record of history.

Identifies and applies characteristics of art works from a movement or culture.

recognizes how art is used as a part of daily life.

discusses how art develops to serve different purposes.

recognizes that works of art develop at different times, places, and in different cultures.

Classifies works of art based on purpose and/or function.

compares and contrasts the characteristics of art works in various eras and cultures.

categorizes selected art works according to historical/cultural contexts.

recognizes the relationships between history, culture, and the visual arts.

Describes how history and culture influence creation and study of art.

Intermediate

Understanding the Visual Arts in Relation to History and Cultures

proposes a visual solution to a problem.

proposes a problem to be solved visually.

Applies the problem-solving steps to the creative process.

creates art work that reflects images, symbols, and ideas from other sources.

develops and communicates intended ideas through use of personal sign/symbol schema.

Selects and uses images, subjects, and ideas to express meaning through art.

examines the ways human experiences influence development of specific art works.

speculates as to the purpose of subjects and styles within works of art.

categorizes works based on the use of subjects, symbols, and ideas.

Differentiates among ideas, subjects, styles, and symbols used to communicate in art.

Intermediate

Creating Art Works Through Choice of Subjects, Symbols, and Ideas

produces art works that communicate through manipulation of elements and key principles.

produces art works that focus on communicating through the use of elements of art.

Visually communicates by incorporating the elements and key principles in works of art.

compares and contrasts how artists use the same elements and key principles to communicate different messages.

identifies an idea, feeling, or message communicated by incorporating elements and key principles in art work.

Interprets the use of elements and key principles in works of art.

compares and contrasts elements and key principles in works of art.

identifies key principles in works of art.

identifies the elements in works of art.

Recognizes and identifies the elements and key principles used in works of art.

Intermediate

Using Knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design

maintains a positive attitude toward the art room environment.

shows respect for others' work and space.

follows established routines.

Shows responsibility in organization and clean-up of materials.

shows concern for the safety of others.

demonstrates appropriate use of art tools and materials.

Uses control in handling art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.

communicates personal ideas and feelings through the choice of media, techniques, and/or processes.

evaluates the selection and use of media, techniques, and/or processes for communicating.

Selects and applies different media, techniques, and processes to communicate through works of art.

creates two- and three-dimensional representations of similar subjects.

practices to understand qualities and characteristics of various media, techniques, and processes.

Applies the characteristics of a variety of media, techniques, and processes to develop manipulative skills in two- and three-dimensional work.

uses art vocabulary to describe the effects produced by specific media, techniques, and processes.

after being exposed to a variety of works of art, categorizes different media, techniques, and processes used to create each piece.

Explains how the visual effects resulting from media, techniques, and processes differ from one another.

describes the differences between various processes.

explains the differences between various techniques.

demonstrates the differences between various media.

Differentiates between materials, techniques, and processes.

Intermediate

Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes