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The standards addressed by each Expedition, from the lesson plan appendices. Checkmarks show which lesson addresses each standard.

Expedition 1

Pixels and Possibilities

Grade 6 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3
Connect 6.CN.1.1 Analyze the effect of geographic location and physical environment on the development of visual arts.
Create 6.CR.2.1 Combine ideas from multiple artists to create a new work of art.
Present 6.PR.1.2 Create an artist statement describing Elements of Art and Principles of Design used in personal art.
Respond 6.RE.1.1 Analyze style, subject matter, and movements in art from various historical periods.
6.RE.2.2 Develop relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.

Grade 7 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3
Connect 7.CN.1.1 Analyze how individuals and groups of artists have influenced various cultures.
7.CN.2.2 Identify how various tools and innovations can be used to create, edit, and present visual images for media or the immediate environment.
Create 7.CR.1.1 Use methods and approaches in media, techniques, and processes in both traditional and non-traditional ways.
7.CR.2.1 Adapt imagery of another artist’s work by changing the tools or media.
Present 7.PR.1.2 Create an artist statement considering multiple perspectives.
Respond 7.RE.1.2 Describe how visual literacy skills and personal experiences influence interpretations of visual artworks.

Grade 8 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3
Connect 8.CN.1.1 Explain why and how the visual arts influence ideas, beliefs, and experiences in North Carolina.
8.CN.2.2 Describe various innovative tools and technological products used to create visual images in the media.
Create 8.CR.1.1 Experiment with techniques and processes to plan and create art.
8.CR.2.1 Combine imagery from multiple sources to create personal artwork.
Present 8.PR.1.2 Create an artist statement that communicates the meaning and purpose of personal art.
Respond 8.RE.1.1 Identify how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used to differentiate movements, styles, and themes in art.
8.RE.1.2 Explain how a visual artist’s artistic choices are influenced by personal experience, culture, and environment.

Expedition 2

Coding to Create

Grade 6 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3 L4
6.CN.2.1 Identify the art skills, characteristics, and behaviors needed for success in art careers.
6.CN.2.2 Compare how innovative tools and ideas have been used in a variety of visual artworks.
Create 6.CR.1.1 Use materials in both traditional and non-traditional ways to create art.
6.PR.1.2 Create an artist statement describing Elements of Art and Principles of Design used in personal art.
Respond 6.RE.1.1 Analyze style, subject matter, and movements in art from various historical periods.
6.RE.1.2 Speculate on why the artist chose specific qualities for a work of visual art.
6.RE.2.2 Develop relevant criteria to evaluate a work of art.

Grade 7 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3 L4
7.CN.2.2 Identify how various tools and innovations can be used to create, edit, and present visual images for media or the immediate environment.
Create 7.CR.1.1 Use methods and approaches in media, techniques, and processes in both traditional and non-traditional ways.
7.CR.2.1 Adapt imagery of another artist’s work by changing the tools or media.
7.PR.1.2 Create an artist statement considering multiple perspectives.
7.PR.2.2 Compare how different methods of display influence the experience of the viewer.
7.RE.1.2 Describe how visual literacy skills and personal experiences influence interpretations of visual artworks.
7.RE.2.1 Compare personal preferences for multiple works of art.

Grade 8 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3 L4
8.CN.2.2 Describe various innovative tools and technological products used to create visual images in the media.
8.CR.1.2 Create original art that conveys one or more ideas or feelings.
8.CR.2.1 Combine imagery from multiple sources to create personal artwork.
8.PR.1.2 Create an artist statement that communicates the meaning and purpose of personal art.
8.PR.2.2 Engage with art venues and productions appropriately.
Respond 8.RE.1.1 Identify how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are used to differentiate movements, styles, and themes in art.
8.RE.1.2 Explain how a visual artist’s artistic choices are influenced by personal experience, culture, and environment.
8.RE.2.1 Describe personal responses to visual qualities in works of art.

Computer Science standards CSTA K–12 ↗

Code Standard L1L2L3L4
MS-SOC-CE-44 Analyze how workers in different careers use computational thinking to solve real-world problems.
MS-PRO-TR-19 Use systematic strategies to test, refine, and document changes to a computing technology to meet the intended purpose.

Expedition 3

Innovation and Imagination

Standards for Lessons 2–4 are still being finalized and will be added soon.

Grade 6 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3 L4
6.CN.2.2 Compare how innovative tools and ideas have been used in a variety of visual artworks.
6.CR.2.1 Combine ideas from multiple artists to create a new work of art.
6.RE.1.2 Speculate on why the artist chose specific qualities for a work of visual art.

Grade 7 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3 L4
7.CN.2.2 Identify how various tools and innovations can be used to create, edit, and present visual images for media or the immediate environment.
7.CR.2.2 Identify the legal and ethical issues for creating derivative art.
7.PR.2.2 Compare how different methods of display influence the experience of the viewer.
7.RE.1.2 Describe how visual literacy skills and personal experiences influence interpretations of visual artworks.

Grade 8 · NC Visual Art Standards

Strand Code Standard L1 L2 L3 L4
8.CN.2.2 Describe various innovative tools and technological products used to create visual images in the media.
8.CR.2.2 Explain how to share works of art legally and ethically in both physical and digital spaces.
8.RE.1.2 Explain how a visual artist’s artistic choices are influenced by personal experience, culture, and environment.

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