District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support Educational Technology
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Reciprocating Art
Shrewsbury Public Schools

Learning Standards

Learning standards addressed

Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework

Visual Arts (Methods, Materials, and Techniques)
Grades PreK-4
1.1 Use a variety of materials and media, for example, crayons, chalk, paint, clay, various kinds of papers, textiles, and yarns, and understand how to use them to produce different visual effects.

Visual Arts (Elements and Principals of Design)
Grades PreK-4
2.1 For color, explore and experiment with the use of color in dry and wet media…
2.2 For line, explore the use of line in 2D and 3D works…
2.3 For texture, explore the use of textures in 2D and 3D works…
2.4 For shape and form, explore the use of shapes and forms in 2D and 3D works…

Visual Arts (Critical Response)
Grades PreK-4
5.3 Describe similarities and differences in works, and present personal responses to the subject matter, materials, techniques, and use of design elements in artworks.
5.4 (Grades 3 and 4) Explain strengths and weaknesses in their own work, and share comments constructively and supportively within the group.

Connections (Concepts of Style, Stylistic Influence, and Stylistic Change)
Grades PreK-4
8.3 Perform or create works inspired by historical or cultural styles.

Technology performance indicators addressed

Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards (2001)

Standard 3. Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences.
Grades PreK-4
3.5 Collaborate with classmates and teacher to exchange e-mail with another classroom (at discretion of district and teacher).

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