3rd Grade Benchmarks
1a-3 1. Group colors based on formal and informal criteria (warm-cool, limited color schemes, etc.)
1b-3 1. Demonstrate increased skill with materials, tools and techniques.
1c-3 1. Take care of classroom art materials.
2a-3 1. Describe ideas, feelings and experiences (about self, family, community and the world) in his or her art work and the art work of others.
3a-3 1. Describe similarities and differences among the visual arts and other arts disciplines.
3b-3 1. Compare selected elements of art (color, form, line, shape, size, space, texture and value) and selected principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, proportion, repetition, rhythm, unity and variety) within other content area
4a-3 1. Gather ideas through sketches, experimentation or modeling.
4b-3 1. Research an idea to be used in an art work.
5a-3 1. Interpret possible meanings and symbolism in art works and discuss how artists design their art for many reasons (e.g., to show what they see, to express feelings, to tell stories, to create with their imaginations, to make designs and to serve practical purposes).
5b-3 1. Make a summary observation about a work of art using the vocabulary of visual arts.
6a-3 1. Explore similarities and differences among art works from various cultures or periods of history.
7a-3 1. Learn about examples and describe the impact of invention and technology on art.
8a-3 1. Talk about where art can be found in one’s community and why it is there.
8b- 3 1. Describe various art careers.
1a-3 1. Group colors based on formal and informal criteria (warm-cool, limited color schemes, etc.)
1b-3 1. Demonstrate increased skill with materials, tools and techniques.
1c-3 1. Take care of classroom art materials.
2a-3 1. Describe ideas, feelings and experiences (about self, family, community and the world) in his or her art work and the art work of others.
3a-3 1. Describe similarities and differences among the visual arts and other arts disciplines.
3b-3 1. Compare selected elements of art (color, form, line, shape, size, space, texture and value) and selected principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, proportion, repetition, rhythm, unity and variety) within other content area
4a-3 1. Gather ideas through sketches, experimentation or modeling.
4b-3 1. Research an idea to be used in an art work.
5a-3 1. Interpret possible meanings and symbolism in art works and discuss how artists design their art for many reasons (e.g., to show what they see, to express feelings, to tell stories, to create with their imaginations, to make designs and to serve practical purposes).
5b-3 1. Make a summary observation about a work of art using the vocabulary of visual arts.
6a-3 1. Explore similarities and differences among art works from various cultures or periods of history.
7a-3 1. Learn about examples and describe the impact of invention and technology on art.
8a-3 1. Talk about where art can be found in one’s community and why it is there.
8b- 3 1. Describe various art careers.