Salem Elementary Art Program

 

Welcome to the Salem Elementary School Art Page.

As we begin 2012, Sixth grade students are well into their year-long survey of the history of art around the world. We’ve studied prehistoric art, ancient Egyptian art, ancient Greek art and architecture, and now we’re investigating ancient Roman art and architecture.

 

Fifth grade students have been working on writing and illustrating mini graphic “novels.” Now, they’re beginning a different graphic design unit.

 

Third and Fourth grade students are well-entrenched in messy papier mache as they make Native American-inspired masks.

 

 

 

 

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In General…

 

At Salem, weekly art lessons and extended series of lessons work the students toward attaining the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts. “Standards” has a harsh ring to it, but standards are actually just directives that can be broken down and simplified.

In New York State, to meet the visual arts standards, students…

 

Text Box: Use a variety of art materials and tools; Experiment with a variety of art-making techniques; Look at and discuss their own artwork and the artwork of others; and Learn about art that has been created throughout the history of various world cultures.

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Elementary students move through a sequence of projects and topics that build skills and understanding in a logical progression—during the year, and on a grander scope, throughout their years at Salem Washington Academy. Owing to differences in ability and cognitive levels, there is room for adaptation and differentiation within each lesson.

 

 

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