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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Visual Arts Education — Grade 2

Goal 6: The learner will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.

Objective 6.03. Value art that does not rely on copying or tracing others' work.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Collaging symmetry
Students will create a symmetrical artwork with construction paper, glue, and yarn. This lesson will allow students to use critical thinking to create an original work. They should learn that there is more than one solution to a creative problem.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education)
By Marion McClure.

Resources on the web

Stories in quilts
Students explore the history and culture of quilt-making. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities