Elementary Technology Grade 4
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The Art program provides an opportunity for children to develop the use of their senses directly and encourages the student to further develop their personal source of knowledge and creativity. Art offers the student the opportunity to experience a connection between the verbal and visual; logic and emotions; imagination and reality. The student is guided and encouraged to express feelings and emotions in their drawings and with color while promoting self-esteem and self-awareness in personal fulfillment. The imagination in children is encouraged in art. However, it will assist them in their other studies as well. This program provides an opportunity for self-discipline through instruction and cooperation while providing the student with an opportunity for self-expression by using imaginative thinking for creative solutions. The student is introduced to some of the artistic expressions and techniques from cultures around the world. Modern technology provides opportunities for the student to observe this history. The art student will use some of these elements themselves in their own artwork. Repetition, important for children, is provided at different age levels while using various tools and mediums. Home, family, traditions, friends, pets, and toys are the young student’s world. The student will explore what they know of their world. These lessons provide a deeper awareness of the world immediately around them where their journey is just beginning. As an individual each student is gifted with unique talents and ideas. Our goal is to provide each student an opportunity for personal growth for themselves and the world in which they live.
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of art by describing different types of lines, drawing and naming different shapes, explaining the qualities of color, and creating a color wheel.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating depth by defining depth and three-dimensional, describing the purpose of a horizon line and vanishing point, and using depth in a Neo-Impressionism inspired artwork.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of elements of a masterpiece by describing composition and rhythm, explaining Van Gogh’s use of rhythm in his artwork, and creating a Van Gogh inspired masterpiece.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of realistic art by making connections to real life experiences to create art, describing guidelines used to create a self-portrait, and creating a self-portrait.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mosaics by describing the history of mosaics, creating a mosaic, and explaining the steps for creating a mosaic.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of three-dimensional art by defining three-dimensional, creating a clay Metepec sun and collage as well as explaining what makes each three-dimensional.
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students and families are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers because, when teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.
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