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Second Grade


Should be able to:

  • use organic and geometric shapes in artwork
  • create a self portrait
  • create realistic art
  • create abstract art
  • blending colors with oil pastels
  • use repetition in an artwork
  • create artwork using warm and cool colors.
  • understand and use contrast in a drawing.
  • use the color wheel to blend colors
  • apply even pressure using colored pencils.
  • use colored pencils to apply layers of color to create blending use warm and cool colors in artwork
  • blend colors together on the paper
  • develop basic painting techniques
  • compare and contrast a variety of painting styles and techniques
  • use proper care of painting supplies
Knowledge and Concepts

  • Students will identify and use warm and cool colors.
  • Students will identify organic and geometric shapes.
  • Students will understand simple facial proportions.
  • Students will identify and use color contrast.
  • Students will identify 2D and 3D art.
  • Students will use the color wheel to blend colors.

 Expression, Creativity and Communication

  • Students will brainstorm to generate ideas for their artwork.
  • Students will develop ideas and images for their artwork based on memory, imagination, and experiences.
  • Students will convey personal interests through artwork.
  • Students will show personal expression in artwork.
  • Students will be able to discuss artwork and express their personal visual experience.

 Craftsmanship and Production

  • Students will change pressure to create two values using crayon or pencil.
  • Students will paint using only the bristle of the brush.
  • Students will replace dirty water with clean.
  • Students will clean brushes adequately.
  • Student will push objects into clay hard enough to see and feel the impression.
  • Students will cut a smooth-edged line with scissors.
  • Student will create a smooth edge in drawing.  
  • Students will paint inside the lines much of the time.
  • Students will recognize the value of neatness in the production process.

 Visual Thinking, Reflection, and Art Criticism

  • Students will distinguish between realistic and abstract art.
  • Students will use artistic terminology to discuss a piece of artwork.
  • Students will use practice sketches to plan their artwork.
  • Students will make revisions to their artwork.
  • Students will be introduced to ideas and artwork from other cultures.