SUBJECT:
GRADE LEVEL:
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE CODE:
SUBMISSION TITLE:
BID ID:
PUBLISHER:
PUBLISHER ID:
BENCHMARK CODE
Visual Art
4
Art – Intermediate 2
5001050
Explorations in Art Grade 4
3019
Davis Publications, Inc.
04-2230444
BENCHMARK
In addition to the listed benchmarks and standards, the following
mathematical practices are required content:
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1:
Use appropriate tools strategically.
LESSONS WHERE BENCHMARK IS DIRECTLY ADDRESSED IN-DEPTH IN MAJOR
TOOL
(Include the student edition and teacher edition with the page numbers of lesson, a link
to lesson, or other identifier for easy lookup by reviewers.)
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
8-11, 23, 38-41, 68-71, 97, 106-109, 114-117, 125, 135, 136-139, 144-147, 174-177
Teacher Edition
8-11, 23, 38-41, 68-71, 74, 97, 106-109, 114-117, 125, 135, 136-139, 144-147, 174-177
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1:
Attend to precision.
Student Edition
5, 97, 101, 114, 127, 141
Teacher Edition
5, 97, 101, 114, 127, 141
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1:
Look for and make use of
structure.
Student Edition
8-11, 38-41, 54-59, 75, 76-79, 113, 114-117, 141, 144-147, 157, 158-161, 174-177
Teacher Edition
8-11, 38-41, 54-59, 75, 76-79, 113, 114-117, 141, 144-147, 157, 158-161, 174-177
In addition to the listed benchmarks and standards, the following
clusters and Speaking and Listening standards are required
content:
LAFS.4.SL.1.1:
Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-onone, in groups, and teacher-led)
with diverse partners on grade 4
topics and texts, building on
others' ideas and expressing their
own clearly.
Student Edition
10, 78, 108, 111, 116, 160, 168
Teacher Edition
10, 48, 78, 83, 108, 111, 116, 120, 141, 157, 160, 168
VA.4.C.1.1:
Integrate ideas during the artmaking process to convey
meaning in personal works of art.
Student Edition
38-41, 45, 46-49, 128-131, 158-161
Teacher Edition
38-41, 45, 46-49, 128-131, 158-161
VA.4.C.1.2:
Describe observations and apply
prior knowledge to interpret visual
information and reflect on works of
art.
Revise artworks to meet
established criteria.
Remarks/Examples: e.g., criteria
set by teacher, student, or both
Teacher Edition
6, 28, 44, 68, 94, 114, 136, 148, 164, 172
VA.4.C.2.2:
Use various resources to generate
ideas for growth in personal works.
Student Edition
18, 48, 70, 86, 130, 146, 176
Teacher Edition
18, 48, 70, 86, 130, 146, 176
VA.4.C.2.3:
Develop and support ideas from
various resources to create unique
artworks.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
16-19, 24-27, 46-49, 68-71, 84-87, 98-101, 128-131, 144-147, 158-161
Teacher Edition
16-19, 24-27, 46-49, 68-71, 84-87, 98-101, 128-131, 144-147, 158-161
VA.4.C.3.1:
Use accurate art vocabulary when
analyzing works of art.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
11, 27, 49, 61, 79, 91, 109, 121, 131, 151, 181
Teacher Edition
11, 27, 49, 61, 79, 91, 109, 121, 131, 151, 181
VA.4.C.3.2:
Compare purposes for the
structural elements of art and
organizational principles of design
in artworks and utilitarian objects.
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Student Edition
113, 114-117, 158-161, 174-177
Teacher Edition
113, 114-117, 148, 149, 158-161, 174-177
VA.4.C.3.3:
Use the art-making process,
analysis, and discussion to identify
the connections between art and
other disciplines.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Teacher Edition
9, 13, 41, 53, 71, 103, 135, 159, 179
VA.4.C.2.1:
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
10, 18, 26, 56, 86, 116, 130, 146, 160, 176
Teacher Edition
10, 18, 26, 56, 86, 116, 130, 146, 160, 176
VA.4.S.1.1:
Manipulate tools and materials to
achieve diverse effects in personal
works of art. Remarks/Examples:
e.g., charcoal, colored pencil,
block printing: reduction, stencil
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
7, 23, 51, 65, 97, 111, 127, 135, 163, 173
Teacher Edition
7, 23, 51, 65, 97, 111, 127, 135, 163, 173
VA.4.S.1.2:
Explore and use media,
technology, and other art
resources to express ideas
visually.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
8-11, 16-19, 54-57, 76-79, 84-87, 128-131, 158-161
Teacher Edition
8-11, 16-19, 54-57, 76-79, 84-87, 128-131, 158-161
VA.4.S.1.3:
Create artworks that integrate
ideas from culture or history.
Student Edition
16-19, 37, 68-71, 75, 81, 114-117, 128-131, 136-139, 141, 144-147
Teacher Edition
16-19, 37, 68-71, 75, 81, 114-117, 128-131, 136-139, 141, 144-147
VA.4.S.1.4:
Use accurate art vocabulary to
discuss works of art and the
creative process.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
10, 40, 56, 70, 86, 108, 116, 138, 160, 168
Teacher Edition
10, 40, 56, 70, 86, 108, 116, 138, 160, 168
VA.4.S.2.1:
Organize the structural elements
of art to achieve an artistic
objective.
Student Edition
8-11, 16-19, 24-27, 54-57, 68-71, 76-79, 106-109, 114-117, 128-131, 174-177
Teacher Edition
8-11, 16-19, 24-27, 54-57, 68-71, 76-79, 106-109, 114-117, 128-131, 174-177
VA.4.S.2.2:
Demonstrate the ability to recall art
procedures and focus on art
processes through to the end of
production.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
8-11, 46-49, 68-71, 98-101, 106-109, 128-131, 144-147, 158-161, 166-169, 174-177
Teacher Edition
8-11, 46-49, 68-71, 98-101, 106-109, 128-131, 144-147, 158-161, 166-169, 174-177
VA.4.S.3.1:
Experiment with various materials,
tools, techniques, and processes
to achieve a variety of results in
two- and/or three-dimensional
artworks.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
5, 23, 53, 67, 75, 81, 97, 113, 125, 133, 141, 157
Teacher Edition
5, 23, 53, 67, 75, 81, 97, 113, 125, 133, 141, 157
VA.4.S.3.2:
Plan and produce art through
ongoing practice of skills and
techniques.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
16-19, 24-27, 38-41, 76-79, 106-109, 114-117, 144-147, 174-177
Teacher Edition
16-19, 24-27, 38-41, 76-79, 106-109, 114-117, 144-147, 174-177
VA.4.S.3.3:
Follow procedures for using tools,
media, techniques, and processes
safely and responsibly.
Discuss the importance of
copyright law in regard to the
creation and production of art.
Remarks/Examples: e.g.,
plagiarism, appropriation from the
Internet and other sources
Use the structural elements of art
and organizational principles of
design to understand the artmaking process.
Teacher Edition
9, 17, 39, 47, 77, 115, 129, 161
VA.4.O.1.2:
Identify the structural elements of
art used to unite an artistic
composition.
Student Edition
18, 26, 40, 70, 86, 100, 108, 138, 160, 168
Teacher Edition
18, 26, 40, 70, 86, 100, 108, 138, 160, 168
VA.4.O.2.1:
Use a variety of resources and art
skills to overcome visual
challenges in personal artworks.
Student Edition
10, 48, 56, 86, 130, 160, 168
Teacher Edition
10, 48, 56, 86, 130, 160, 168
VA.4.O.3.1:
Apply meaning and relevance to
document self or others visually in
artwork. Remarks/Examples:
e.g., personal ideas, observations
Student Edition
5, 7, 8-11, 35, 37, 38-41
Teacher Edition
5, 7, 8-11, 35, 37, 38-41
VA.4.H.1.1:
Identify historical and cultural
influences that have inspired
artists to produce works of art.
Student Edition
31, 37, 91, 121, 151
Teacher Edition
5, 23, 31, 35, 37, 65, 91, 121, 151, 179
VA.4.H.1.2:
Identify suitable behavior for
various art venues and events.
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Teacher Edition
120, R25, R32
VA.4.H.1.3:
Describe artworks that honor and
are reflective of particular
individuals, groups, events, and/or
cultures.
Student Edition
17, 39, 47, 85, 91, 115, 129, 137, 145, 151
Teacher Edition
17, 39, 47, 85, 91, 115, 129, 137, 145, 151
VA.4.S.3.4:
VA.4.O.1.1:
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Teacher Edition
R19
Student Edition
6-7, 12-13, 64-65, 72-73, 74-75, 80-81, 94-95, 102-103, 162-163, 164-165
Teacher Edition
6-7, 12-13, 64-65, 72-73, 74-75, 80-81, 94-95, 102-103, 162-163, 164-165
VA.4.H.1.4:
Identify and practice ways of
showing respect for one’s own and
others’ personal works of art.
Student Edition
26, 40, 56, 78, 86, 130
Teacher Edition
26, 40, 56, 78, 86, 130
VA.4.H.2.1:
Explore works of art, created over
time, to identify the use of the
structural elements of art in an
historical event or art style.
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
17, 25, 39, 55, 61, 85, 91, 121, 137, 151, 167
Teacher Edition
17, 25, 39, 55, 61, 85, 91, 121, 137, 151, 167
VA.4.H.2.2:
Identify differences between
artworks and utilitarian objects.
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Student Edition
113, 115, 117
Teacher Edition
113, 115, 117, 148, 149
VA.4.H.2.3:
Identify reasons to display artwork
in public places.
Remarks/Examples: e.g.,
reasons: aesthetics, memory,
record historical events or
accomplishments; public places:
museums, galleries, open air
Discuss how analytical skills and
thinking strategies are applied to
both art production and problemsolving in other content areas.
Remarks/Examples: e.g., identify
facts, ideas, solutions
Combine art media with innovative
ideas and techniques to create
two- and/or three-dimensional
works of art.
Student Edition
91, 119
Teacher Edition
40, 71, 91, 119, 120, 157
VA.4.F.1.2:
Examine and apply creative
solutions to solve an artistic
problem.
Student Edition
160
Teacher Edition
160
VA.4.F.2.1:
Discuss how artists and designers
have made an impact on the
community.
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Teacher Edition
27, 62, 73, 82, 99
VA.4.H.3.1:
VA.4.F.1.1:
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Teacher Edition
7, 9, 19, 37, 41, 47, 57, 69, 71, 103, 145, 175
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
8-11, 38-41, 54-57, 68-71, 76-79, 114-117, 128-131, 144-147, 166-169, 174-177
Teacher Edition
8-11, 38-41, 54-57, 68-71, 76-79, 114-117, 128-131, 144-147, 166-169, 174-177
VA.4.F.2.2:
Identify the work of local artists to
become familiar with art-making
careers.
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Teacher Edition
27, 29, 59, 89, 119, 149, 179
VA.4.F.3.1:
Create art to promote awareness
of school and/or community
concerns. Remarks/Examples:
e.g., poster, billboard
Collaborate with peers in the art
room to achieve a common art
goal.
Work purposefully to complete
personal works of art in a timely
manner, demonstrating
development of 21st-century skills.
This objective falls outside the scope of this program.
Recognize a line of symmetry for a
two-dimensional figure as a line
across the figure such that the
figure can be folded along the line
into matching parts. Identify linesymmetric figures and draw lines
of symmetry.
Paraphrase portions of a text read
aloud or information presented in
diverse media and formats,
including visually, quantitatively,
and orally.
Identify the reasons and evidence
a speaker provides to support
particular points.
Student Edition
81, 127, 129, 130, 131
Teacher Edition
80, 81, 82, 84, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 169
Use precise language and domainspecific vocabulary to inform about
or explain the topic. Provide a
concluding statement or section
related to the information or
explanation presented.
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Student Edition
10, 40, 56, 70, 78, 108, 130, 138, 168, 176
Teacher Edition
10, 40, 56, 70, 78, 108, 130, 138, 168, 176
VA.4.F.3.2:
VA.4.F.3.3:
MAFS.4.G.1.3:
LAFS.4.SL.1.2:
LAFS.4.SL.1.3:
LAFS.4.W.1.2d:
Teacher Edition
39, 163, 175, 179
This objective is addressed throughout the text. See the following:
Student Edition
16-19, 38-41, 54-57, 68-71, 76-79, 98-101, 114-117, 144-147, 158-161, 174-177
Teacher Edition
16-19, 38-41, 54-57, 68-71, 76-79, 98-101, 114-117, 144-147, 158-161, 174-177
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Teacher Edition
43, 53, 55, 99, 113, 175
The opportunity to address this objective is available. See the following:
Student Edition
70, 78, 108, 116, 138, 160, 176
Teacher Edition
70, 78, 108, 116, 138, 160, 176