United States · Common Core State Standards
1st Grade Visual & Performing Arts
A comprehensive introductory arts course that integrates visual arts, music, dance, and theater through hands-on creation and performance. Students develop foundational skills in artistic expression while learning to observe and critique the world around them.
The Artist's Eye: Line, Shape, and Color
Students explore the fundamental elements of visual art by experimenting with different media and techniques.
Identifying and recreating the various lines and textures found in the natural environment using pencils and charcoal.
Understanding primary and secondary colors and how specific hues can represent different feelings.
Using clay and recycled materials to transform 2D shapes into 3D sculptural objects.
Rhythm and Melody: Making Music
An introduction to basic music theory, vocal performance, and rhythmic patterns using percussion instruments.
Developing an internal sense of tempo and rhythm through clapping and percussion instruments.
Exploring high and low sounds and learning how to sequence notes to create a simple melody.
Comparing the sounds and constructions of instruments from various cultures and traditions.
Storytelling through Theater and Dance
Students use their bodies and voices to portray characters and communicate narratives without words.
Using facial expressions and vocal variety to build a believable character for the stage.
Learning how to sequence movements to represent a plot or a specific sequence of events.
Understanding how the physical environment and objects help define the world of a play.
Art History and Global Traditions
Investigating how art has changed over time and how different cultures express their values through creative works.
A journey through time looking at how humans have recorded their lives through visual media.
Exploring murals, monuments, and art found in public spaces within the local community.
Learning how art is collected, preserved, and displayed for the public to enjoy.