Visual Arts: Standard 10

Art-Education Resources for Taunton Public Schools’ Art Department

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Pre K-12 Standards

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PreK–12 STANDARD 10: Interdisciplinary Connections	Project
Students will use knowledge of the arts and cultural resources in the study of the arts, English language arts, foreign languages, health, history and social science, mathematics, and science and technology/engineering.
Grades K - 4
10.1 Integrate knowledge of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts and apply the arts to learning other disciplines Examples of this include:
• using visual arts skills to illustrate understanding of a story read in English language arts or foreign languages;
• memorizing and singing American folk songs to enhance under-standing of history and geography;
• using short dance sequences to clarify concepts in mathematics.
Grades 5 - 8
10.2 Continue the above and apply knowledge of other disciplines in learning in and about the arts Examples of this include:
• using number sense in mathematics as an aid to understanding scales and intervals in music;
• using research skills from history and social science to develop a monologue for a character from history;
• using design skills and knowledge of physical science from science and technology/engineering to construct a balanced mobile sculpture.
Grades 9 - 12
10.3 Continue the above and apply knowledge of cultural institutions to learning in the arts and other disciplines Examples of this include:
• attending live rehearsals and performances of a symphony orchestra to document the interpretations of a musical work by a conductor;
• interviewing scientific illustrators, model-makers, or exhibit designers about the skills needed to create a display in a science museum;
• studying architectural plans and photographs in a historical society to trace the evolution of a neighborhood or urban landscape.
Grades 9 - 12 Extended
10.4 Continue the above and integrate knowledge from various disciplines and cultural resources Examples of this include:
• analyzing depictions of mythology in literature and art by drawing on literary and arts criticism and museum collections;
• researching a cultural encounter in history by identifying examples of instruments and music from the period and analyzing them for evidence of cross-cultural form or content;
• interviewing professional dancers about the health benefits and physical hazards of their work.