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Latvian Weaving
Warrens, WI
The following 4th, 8th & 12th grade curriculum standards are met for English Language Arts, Social Studies, Art and Design Education, and Information & Technology Literacy.
Art and Design Education
A. Visual Memory and Knowledge: Students in Wisconsin will know
and remember information and ideas about the art and design around them and
throughout the world.
- A.4.1 Develop a basic mental storehouse of images.
- A.4.2 Learn basic vocabulary related to their study of art.
- A.4.3 Learn about basic styles of art from their own and other parts of the world.
- A.4.6 Know that art is a basic way of thinking and communicating about the world.
- A.8.1 Develop a mental storehouse of images.
- A.8.2 Learn appropriate vocabulary related to their study of art.
- A.8.3 Know about styles of art from their own and other parts of the world.
- A.8.4 Know about some styles of art from various times.
- A.8.6 Identify ways in which art is basic to thinking and communicating about the world.
- A.12.1 Possess a mental storehouse of images.
- A.12.3 Know and recognize styles of art from their own and other parts of the world.
- A.12.6 Use art as a basic way of thinking and communicating about the world.
B. Art History, Citizenship, and Environment: Students in Wisconsin will understand the value and significance of the visual arts media and design in relation to art history, citizenship, the environment, and social development.
- B.4.1. Understand that artists and cultures throughout history have used art to communicate ideas and to develop functions, structures, and designs
- B.4.2 Recognize that form, function, meaning, and expressive qualities of art and design change from culture to culture and artist to artist
- B.4.3 Know that works of art and designed objects relate to specific cultures, times, and places
- B.4.4 Know that art is influenced by artists, designers, and cultures
- B.4.6 Know basic ways to describe, analyze, interpret, and judge art images and objects from various cultures, artists, and designers.
- B.8.1. Explore how artists and cultures throughout history have used art to communicate ideas and to develop functions, structures, and designs
- B.8.2 Recognize ways in which form, function, meaning, and expressive qualities of art and design change from culture to culture and artist to artist
- B.8.3 Identify works of art and designed objects as they relate to specific cultures, times, and places
- B.8.4 Know ways in which art is influenced by artists, designers, and cultures
- B.8.6 Know how to describe, analyze, interpret, and judge art images and objects from various cultures, artists, and designers.
- B.12.3 Relate works of art and designed objects to specific cultures, times, and places.
- B.12.4 Know how artists, designers, and cultures influence art.
- B.12.6 Describe, analyze, interpret, and judge art images and objects from various cultures, artists, and designers.
C. Visual Design and Production: Students in Wisconsin will design and produce quality original images and objects, such as paintings, sculptures, designed objects, photographs, graphic designs, videos, and computer images.
- 4.C.5 Look at nature and works of art as visual resources
- 8.C.7 Understand the natural characteristics of materials and their possibilities and limitations
D. Practical Applications: Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of people, places, ideas, and language of art to their daily lives.
- D.4.1 Know basic information such as the history, public art, and unique architecture, of their own cultural community.
- D.4.2 Know about artists and designers, such as architects, furniture designers, critics, preservationists, museum curators, and gallery owners, in their community.
- D.4.3 Know that the environment influences the look and use of art, architecture, and design.
- D.4.4 Learn about basic concepts in art, such as “form follows function,” “less is more,” balance, symmetry, and originality.
- D.4.5 Learn basic language used in art.
- D.8.1 Know about the history, public art, and unique architecture of their cultural community.
- D.8.2 Know about artists and designers, such as architects, furniture designers, critics, preservationists, museum curators, and gallery owners, in their community.
- D.8.3 Know how the environment influences the look and use of art, architecture, and design.
- D.8.4 Understand basic concepts in art, such as “form follows function,” “less is more,” balance, symmetry, and originality.
- D.12.1 Know about the history, public art, and unique architecture of their cultural community.
- D.12.2 Know about artists and designers, such as architects, furniture designers, critics, preservationists, museum curators, and gallery owners, in their community.
- D.12.3 Know how the environment influences the look and use of art, architecture, and design.
G. Art Criticism: Students in Wisconsin will interpret visual experiences, such as artwork, designed objects, architecture, movies, television, and multimedia images, using a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas.
- G.4.1 Know that art communicates ideas.
- G.4.2 Know that artwork has meanings.
- G.8.1 Know that visual images are important tools for thinking and communicating.
- G.8.2 Know how to find the meanings in artwork.
- G.12.2 Know how to find the meanings in artwork.
H. Visual Thinking: Students in Wisconsin will develop perception, visual discrimination, and media literacy skills to become visually educated people.
- H.4.1 Study the patterns and color in nature.
I. Personal and Social Development: Students in Wisconsin will use their senses and emotions through art to develop their minds and to improve social relationships.
- I.4.5 Understand that art is made by people from different times, places, and cultures.
- I.4.6 Realize that creating or looking at art can bring out different feelings.
- I.8.5 Understand that art reflects the time and place in which it was created.
- I.12.5 Understand and recognize that art reflects the history and culture in which it was created.
K. Making Connections: Students in Wisconsin will make connections among the arts, other disciplines, other cultures, and the world of work.
- K.4.1 & 8.1 & 12.1 Connect their knowledge and skills in art to other areas, such as the humanities, sciences, social studies, and technology.
L. Visual Imagination and Creativity: Students in Wisconsin will use their imaginations and creativity to develop multiple solutions to problems, expand their minds, and create ideas for original works of art and design.
- L.4.3 Explore the role that personal traits, such as independent thinking, courage, integrity, insight, dedication, and patience, play in creating quality art and design.
- L.4.4 Understand that art is created by people and changes our time and culture.
- L.4.5 Explore nature and designs by artists as sources for new ideas for their artwork.
- L.4.6 Understand that artists develop a personal style that reflects who they are.
- L.8.3 Explore the role that personal traits, such as independent thinking, courage, integrity, insight, dedication, and patience, play in creating quality art and design.
- L.8.4 Understand that nature and other designs can be sources for new ideas.
- L.8.5 Study ways that artists develop personal style that reflects who they are.
- L.8.6 Understand that art is created by people of different cultures, expresses different ideas and concepts, and changes over time.
- L.12.6 Understand that art is created by people with different world views, expresses diverse ideas, and changes over time.
A. Geography: Students in Wisconsin will learn about geography through the study of the relationships among people, places, and environments.
- A.4.4 Describe and give examples of ways in which people interact with the physical environment, including use of land, location of communities, methods of construction, and design of shelters
- A.4.7 Identify connections between the local community and other places in Wisconsin, the United States, and the world
- A.8.7 Describe the movement of people, ideas, diseases, and products throughout the world
- A.8.8 Describe and analyze the ways in which people in different regions of the world interact with their physical environments through vocational and recreational activities
B. History: Students in Wisconsin will learn about the history of Wisconsin, the United States, and the world, examining change and continuity over time in order to develop historical perspective, explain historical relationships, and analyze issues that affect the present and the future
- B.4.3 Examine biographies, stories, narratives, and folk tales to understand the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people, place them in time and context, and explain their relationship to important historical events
- B.4.4 Compare and contrast changes in contemporary life with life in the past by looking at social, economic, political, and cultural roles played by individuals and groups
- B.12.13 Analyze examples of ongoing change within and across cultures, such as the development of ancient civilizations; the rise of nation-states; and social, economic, and political revolutions
A. Reading/Literature: Students in Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide range of writing to build an understanding of written materials, of themselves, and of others.
- A.4.1 & 8.1 & 12.1 Use effective reading strategies to achieve their purposes in reading.
- A.4.3 & 8.3 & 12.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience.
- A.4.4 & 8.4 & 12.4 Read to acquire information.
B. Writing: Students in Wisconsin will write clearly and effectively to share information and knowledge, to influence and persuade, to create and entertain.
- B.4.1 & 8.1 & 12.1 Create or produce writing to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
- B.4.3 & 8.3 &12.3 Understand the function of various forms, structures, and punctuation marks of standard American English and use them appropriately in communications.
C. Oral Language: Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
- C.4.2 & 8.2 & 12.2 Listen to and comprehend oral communications.
D. Language: Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature, grammar, and variations of American English.
- D.4.1 & 8.1 & 12.1 Develop their vocabulary of words, phrases, and idioms as a means of improving communication
- D.4. 2 & 8.2 & 12.2 Recognize and interpret various uses and adaptations of language in social, cultural, regional, and professional situations, and learn to be flexible and responsive in their use of English.
E. Media and Technology: Students in Wisconsin will use media and technology critically and creatively to obtain, organize, prepare and share information; to influence and persuade; and to entertain and be entertained.
- E.4.1 & 8.1 & 12.1 Use computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information.
Information and Technology Literacy
A. Media and Technology: Students in Wisconsin will select and use media and technology to access, organize, create, and communicate information for solving problems and constructing new knowledge, products, and systems.
- A.4.1 & 8.1 & 12.1 Use common media and technology terminology and equipment.
- A.4.2 & 8.2 & 12.2 Identify and use common media formats.
- A.4.4 & 8.4 & 12.4 Use a computer and communications software to access and transmit information.
B. Information and Inquiry: Students in Wisconsin will access, evaluate, and apply information efficiently from a variety of sources in print, nonprint, and electronic formats to meet personal and academic needs.
- B.4.3 & 8.3 & 12.3 Locate and access information sources.
- B.4.6 & 8.6 & 12.6 Interpret and use information to solve the problem or answer the question.
C. Independent Learning: Students in Wisconsin will apply information and technology skills to issues of personal and academic interests by actively and independently seeking information; demonstrating critical and discriminating reading, listening, and viewing habits; and, striving for personal excellence in learning and career pursuits.
- C.4.2 & 8.2 & 12.2 Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information.
- C.4.3 & 8.3 & 12.3 Develop competence and selectivity in reading, listening, and viewing.
D. The Learning Community: Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in teams or groups, use information and technology in a responsible manner, respect intellectual property rights, and recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society.
- D.4.2 & 8.2 & 12.2 Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner.
- D.4.3 & 8.3 & 12.3 Respect intellectual property rights.
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