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

Visual Arts Education — Grade 5

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

Objective 6.02. Critique artwork in relation to design principles: emphasis, movement, repetition, space, balance, value, unity.

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

Time - Light and shadow (visit)
This lesson focuses on light and shadow. Students will examine several paintings at the Ackland Art Museum for light and shadow.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education)
By Denise Young.

Resources on the web

History in quilts
Students will recognize how people from different cultures and time periods have passed down the tradition of quiltmaking. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities