Visual Arts Curriculum
Jr. High: Grades 6-8
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Art history – Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Eastern (Indian, Chinese, Japanese), Middle Ages, Renaissance, Realism, Impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Postmodernism
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Highlight artists of various movement
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Projects related to style of particular art movement
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Drawing techniques, 3-dimensional projects
Intermediate: Grades 3-5
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Contour drawing
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Techniques of sketching
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Introduction of various media: watercolor, pastel, origami
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Appreciation of cultural diversity through art
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Projects related to seasons
Primary: PK - 2
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Seasonal art projects that incorporate appropriate use of materials
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Color wheel
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Various media: finger painting, watercolor, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
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Self portrait

Music Curriculum
Jr. High: Grades 6-8
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Exposure to variety of music: Classical, Jazz, Latin, Religious, Blues, Pop, Opera
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Recognition of composers/performers from each music style
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Music theory: notation, scales, composition
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Singing: Hymns, American folksongs, Spanish folksongs
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Dance unit: Classical and Modern ballet, Jazz, Folk dancing
Intermediate: Grades 3-5
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Exposure to variety of music/composers: Mozart, Chopin, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Tito Puente
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Instrument families: Stringed, Brass, Percussion, Woodwind
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Music theory: Pitch, tone, basic composition
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Singing: Hymns, Songs from other cultures
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Dance unit: Folk dances from various cultures
Primary: PK - 2
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Listening for enjoyment
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Exposure to music from many cultures
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Movement with music
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Rhythm band instruments
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Singing: Hymns, Nursery songs, Folk songs with gestures
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Participation in school productions

