Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Identify the elements of dance including body,
K-3 Dance 0.1.1.1.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. action, space, time and energy.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Identify the elements in media arts such as
K-3 Media Arts 0.1.1.2.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. image, sound, space, time, motion and sequence.
1. Identify the elements of music including
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
K-3 Music 0.1.1.3.1 melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
texture, form and their related concepts.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Identify the elements of theater including plot,
K-3 Theater 0.1.1.4.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. theme, character, language, sound and spectacle.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Identify the elements of visual art including
K-3 Visual Arts 0.1.1.5.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. color, line, shape, texture and space.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

1. Artistic useof the technical skills of the 1. Demonstrate replicated and improvised
K-3 Dance 0.1.2.1.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology movement using control and coordination.
when applicable.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

1. Artistic useof the technical skills of the 2. Identify technology in a variety of dance
K-3 Dance 0.1.2.1.2
Foundations art form, integrating technology contexts for research and feedback.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Identify how hardware such as digital still
1. Artistic useof the technical skills of the
K-3 Media Arts 0.1.2.2.1 cameras, digital video camcorders and computers
Foundations art form, integrating technology
are used for creation of media arts.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
useof the technical skills of the 2. Identify the functions of software such as photo-
1. Artistic
K-3 art form, integrating technology Media Arts 0.1.2.2.2 editing, video-editing and sound-editing tools, in
Foundations
when applicable. creating original products for expressive intent.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

useof the technical skills of the
1. Artistic 1. Read and notate music using a system of
K-3 art form, integrating technology Music 0.1.2.3.1
Foundations notation such as solfege, numbers or symbols.
when applicable.
Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
useof the technical skills of the
1. Artistic 2. Sing and play with accurate pitch, rhythm and
K-3 art form, integrating technology Music 0.1.2.3.2
Foundations expressive intent.
when applicable.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

useof the technical skills of the 1. Demonstrate skills such as improvising,
1. Artistic
K-3 art form, integrating technology Theater 0.1.2.4.1 creating character and selecting costumes for
Foundations
when applicable. dramatizations.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

1. Identify the tools, materials and techniques
useof the technical skills of the
1. Artistic from a variety of two- and three-dimensional
K-3 art form, integrating technology Visual Arts 0.1.2.5.1
Foundations media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or
when applicable.
sculpture.

3. Demonstrate understanding of
the personal, social, cultural
1. Artistic
K-3 and historical contexts that
Foundations
influence the arts areas.
1. Identify the characteristics of dance from a
variety of cultures including the contributions of
Dance 0.1.3.1.1
Minnesota American Indian tribes and
communities.

3. Demonstrate understanding of 1. Identify the characteristics of works in media

1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural art from a variety of cultures including the
K-3 Media Arts 0.1.3.2.1
Foundations and historical contexts that contributions of Minnesota American Indian
influence the arts areas. tribes and communities.

3. Demonstrate understanding of 1. Identify the characteristics of music from a

1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural variety of cultures including contributions of
K-3 Music 0.1.3.3.1
Foundations and historical contexts that Minnesota American Indian tribes and
influence the arts areas. communities.
Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Identify the characteristics of works in theater
the personal, social, cultural
1. Artistic from a variety of cultures including the
K-3 and historical contexts that Theater 0.1.3.4.1
Foundations contributions of Minnesota American Indian
influence the arts areas.
tribes and communities.

3. Demonstrate understanding of
the personal, social, cultural
1. Artistic
K-3 and historical contexts that
Foundations
influence the arts areas.
1. Identify the characteristics of visual artworks
from a variety of cultures including the
Visual Arts 0.1.3.5.1
contributions of Minnesota American Indian
tribes and communities.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 1. Improvise or choreograph dance ideas that
K-3 Dance 0.2.1.1.1
Create or Make artistic foundations. communicate an experience or theme.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
K-3 Dance 0.2.1.1.2
Create or Make artistic foundations. others.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 1. Create original media artworks to express
K-3 Media Arts 0.2.1.2.1
Create or Make artistic foundations. ideas, experiences or stories.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
K-3 Media Arts 0.2.1.2.2
Create or Make artistic foundations. others.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 1. Improvise or compose to express musical ideas
K-3 Music 0.2.1.3.1
Create or Make artistic foundations. using the voice or an instrument.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 2. Revise a creation based on the feedback of
K-3 Music 0.2.1.3.2
Create or Make artistic foundations. others.
Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 1. Create images or express ideas through the use
K-3 Theater 0.2.1.4.1
Create or Make artistic foundations. of movement, sound and language.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 2. Revise a creation based on the feedback of
K-3 Theater 0.2.1.4.2
Create or Make artistic foundations. others.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 1. Create original two- and three- dimensional
K-3 Visual Arts 0.2.1.5.1
Create or Make artistic foundations. artworks to express ideas, experiences or stories.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: contexts in the arts area using the 2. Revise an artwork based on the feedback of
K-3 Visual Arts 0.2.1.5.2
Create or Make artistic foundations. others.

1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Interpret and perform sequences of movement

3. Artistic Process:
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 0.3.1.1.1 with a beginning, middle and end that
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. communicate a life experience, theme or idea.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Reflect on a presentation based on the
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 0.3.1.1.2
Perform or Present feedback of others.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process:
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 0.3.1.2.1 1. Share and describe a personal media artwork.
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Reflect on a presentation based on the
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 0.3.1.2.2
Perform or Present feedback of others.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Sing and play a varied repertoire that includes
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Music 0.3.1.3.1
Perform or Present simple rhythms and melodies.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Reflect on a performance based on the
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Music 0.3.1.3.2
Perform or Present feedback of others.
the artistic foundations.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Interpret and perform a variety of characters
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 0.3.1.4.1
Perform or Present using voice, movement and props.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Reflect on a performance based on the
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 0.3.1.4.2
Perform or Present feedback of others.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process:
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 0.3.1.5.1 1. Share and describe a personal artwork.
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Reflect on a presentation based on the
K-3 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 0.3.1.5.2
Perform or Present feedback of others.
the artistic foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of
K-3 Respond or Dance 0.4.1.1.1
performances using the artistic various dance works or performances.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a
K-3 Respond or Media Arts 0.4.1.2.1
performances using the artistic variety of media artworks.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a
K-3 Respond or Music 0.4.1.3.1
performances using the artistic variety of musical works or performances.
Critique
foundations
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a
K-3 Respond or Theater 0.4.1.4.1
performances using the artistic variety of theater performances.
Critique
foundations
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a
K-3 Respond or Visual Arts 0.4.1.5.1
performances using the artistic variety of works of visual art.
Critique
foundations.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Describe the elements of dance including body,
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.1.1.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. action, space, time and energy.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
2. Describe how choreographic principles such as
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.1.1.2 repetition, pattern or unity are used in the
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
creation, performance or response to dance.

3. Identify Western and non-Western styles or

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the genres of dance such as African, ballet, Capoeira,
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.1.1.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. classical, Indian, folk, improvisation, modern,
social tap/percussive and West African.

1. Describe the use of elements in media arts such

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.1.2.1 as image, sound, space, time, motion and
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
sequence.
2. Describe how the principles of media arts such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the as repetition, unity and contrast are used in the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.1.2.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. creation, presentation or response to media
artworks.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Identify structures used in media arts such as
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.1.2.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. chronological and spatial.
1. Describe the elements of music including
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.1.3.1 melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
texture, form and their related concepts.
2. Describe how the elements and their related
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts such as pitch, tempo, canon, and ABA
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.1.3.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. are used in the performance, creation or response
to music.
3. Identify the characteristics of a variety of
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.1.3.3 genres and musical styles such as march, taiko,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
mariachi and classical.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Describe the elements of theater including plot,
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.1.4.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. theme, character, language, sound and spectacle.

2. Describe how forms such as musical theater,

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the opera or melodrama, and structures such as
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.1.4.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. chronological or nonlinear are used in the
creation, performance or response to theater.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
3. Identify Western and non-Western styles such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.1.4.3 as Kabuki, Noh, Theater of the Absurd or
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
classical.
1. Describe the characteristics of the elements of
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.1.5.1 visual art including color, line, shape, value,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
form, texture and space.
2. Describe how the principles of visual art such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.1.5.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. balance are used in the creation, presentation or
response to visual artworks.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Identify characteristics of Western and non-

Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.1.5.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. Western styles, movements and genres in art.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Demonstrate movement using control,

1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the coordination and balance in movement
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.2.1.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology replication and improvisation in more than one
when applicable. dance tradition.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the 2. Describe how technology is used in a variety of
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.2.1.2
Foundations art form, integrating technology dance contexts for research and feedback.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Describe a variety of tools, materials and
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.2.2.1 techniques used with software and hardware for
Foundations art form, integrating technology
creation in media arts.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
2. Describe how photo-, video- and sound-editing
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.2.2.2 are used to create original products for expressive
Foundations art form, integrating technology
intent.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Read and notate music using standard notation
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the such as quarter, half and eighth notes and rests,
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.2.3.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology the lines and spaces of the treble clef, and time
when applicable. signatures.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 2. Sing and play alone and in a group
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the demonstrating proper posture, breathing,
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.2.3.2
Foundations art form, integrating technology technique, age-appropriate tone quality and
when applicable. expressive intent.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Demonstrate all of the functions of a theatrical
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.2.4.1 production using scenery, costumes, lights or
Foundations art form, integrating technology
props for classroom dramatizations.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Describe the tools, materials and techniques
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the used in a variety of two- and three-dimensional
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.2.5.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or
when applicable. sculpture.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Describe the cultural and historical traditions
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.3.1.1 of dance including the contributions of Minnesota
Foundations historical contexts that influence
American Indian tribes and communities.
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.3.1.2 2. Describe how dance communicates meaning.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of 1. Describe the cultural and historical forms or
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and traditions of works in media arts including the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.3.2.1
Foundations historical contexts that influence contributions of Minnesota American Indian
the arts areas. tribes and communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Describe how media arts communicates
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.3.2.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence meaning.
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Describe the cultural and historical traditions
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.3.3.1 of music including the contributions of Minnesota
Foundations historical contexts that influence
American Indian tribes and communities.
the arts areas.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.3.3.2 2. Describe how music communicates meaning.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of 1. Describe the cultural and historical traditions
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and of works in theater including the contributions of
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.3.4.1
Foundations historical contexts that influence Minnesota American Indian tribes and
the arts areas. communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.3.4.2 2. Describe how theater communicates meaning.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
1. Describe the personal, social, cultural, or
3. Demonstrate understanding of
historical contexts that influence the creation of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.3.5.1 visual artworks including the contributions of
Foundations historical contexts that influence
Minnesota American Indian tribes and
the arts areas.
communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Describe how visual art communicates
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.3.5.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence meaning.
the arts areas.
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Create movement sequences and
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 4.2.1.1.1 improvisations using choreographic forms to
Create or Make
artistic foundations. express an idea, theme, image or tradition.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 4.2.1.1.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: 1. Create original works of media art to express
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 4.2.1.2.1
Create or Make specific artistic ideas.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 4.2.1.2.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Improvise and compose rhythms, melodies,
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Music 4.2.1.3.1 and accompaniments using voice or instruments
Create or Make
artistic foundations. to express a specific musical idea.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Music 4.2.1.3.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Use movement, voice, costume and props to
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 4.2.1.4.1 create a scene or sequence of scenes based on life
Create or Make
artistic foundations. experience or an existing piece of literature.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a scene or sequence of scenes based on
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 4.2.1.4.2
Create or Make the feedback of others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 1. Create original two- and-three-dimensional
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 4.2.1.5.1
Create or Make artworks to express specific artistic ideas.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise artworks based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 4.2.1.5.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Interpret and perform movement characteristics
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 4.3.1.1.1 and styles of more than one dance form or
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. tradition.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a performance based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 4.3.1.1.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Select and assemble media artworks for a
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 4.3.1.2.1
Perform or Present personal portfolio.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using 4.3.1.2.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Sing alone and in groups such as rounds and
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Music 4.3.1.3.1 part songs or play instruments alone and in a
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. group.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise performance based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Music 4.3.1.3.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.

1. Perform a character from an original scene or

1. Perform or present in a variety sequence of scenes or an adaptation of an existing
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 4.3.1.4.1 piece of literature; present a design for an original
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. scene or sequence of scenes or an adaptation of
an existing piece of literature.
1. Perform or present in a variety 2. Revise the interpretation of a character or the
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 4.3.1.4.2 design of a set based on feedback of others and
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. self-reflection.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Select and assemble artworks for a personal
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 4.3.1.5.1
Perform or Present portfolio.
the artistic foundations.

1. Perform or present in a variety

3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 4.3.1.5.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Dance 4.4.1.1.1
performances using the artistic various dance works and performances.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Media Arts 4.4.1.2.1
performances using the artistic a variety of media artworks.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Music 4.4.1.3.1
performances using the artistic a variety of musical works or performances.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Theater 4.4.1.4.1
performances using the artistic a variety of works in theater.
Critique
foundations
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Visual Arts 4.4.1.5.1
performances using the artistic works of visual art.
Critique
foundations.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Analyze the elements of dance including body,
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.1.1.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. action, space, time and energy.

2. Analyze how choreographic principles, such as

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the repetition, pattern, unity, theme and variation, are
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.1.1.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. used in the creation, performance or response to
dance.
3. Describe Western and non-Western styles or
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the genres of dance, such as African, ballet,
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.1.1.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. Capoeira, classical, Indian, folk, improvisation,
modern, social tap/percussive and West African.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Analyze the elements in media arts such as
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.1.2.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. image, sound, space, time, motion and sequence.
2. Analyze how the principles of media arts such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.1.2.2 as repetition, unity and contrast are used in the
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
creation, presentation or response to media
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Describe the characteristics of styles and
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.1.2.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. genres such as documentary, narrative or abstract.

1. Analyze the elements of music including

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.1.3.1 melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
texture, form and their related concepts.

2. Analyze how the elements of music and related

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts such as articulation and major/minor
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.1.3.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. and fugue are used in the performance, creation
or response to music.
3. Describe the characteristics of a variety of
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.1.3.3 genres and musical styles such as electronic, jazz,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
opera and gamelan.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Analyze the elements of theater including plot,
Grades 6-8 Theater 6.1.1.4.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. theme, character, language, sound and spectacle.
2. Analyze how forms such as musical theater,
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Theater 6.1.1.4.2 opera or melodrama, and structures, such as
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
chronological or nonlinear, are used in the
3. Identify Western and non-Western styles such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Theater 6.1.1.4.3 as Kabuki, Noh, Theater of the Absurd or
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
classical.
1. Analyze how the elements of visual art
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the including color, line, shape, value, form, texture
Grades 6-8 Visual Arts 6.1.1.5.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. and space are used in the creation of, presentation
of, or response to visual artworks.

2. Analyze how the principles of visual art, such

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and
Grades 6-8 Visual Arts 6.1.1.5.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. balance are used in the creation, presentation of,
or response to visual artworks.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Describe characteristics of Western and non-
Grades 6-8 Visual Arts 6.1.1.5.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. Western styles, movements and genres in art.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Integrate control, coordination, balance, body
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the alignment and musicality through movement
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.2.1.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology replication and improvisation in more than one
when applicable. dance tradition.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the 2. Select technology for purposes of research,
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.2.1.2
Foundations art form, integrating technology documentation and feedback.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Demonstrate use of a variety of tools, materials
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.2.2.1 and techniques in media arts based on the
Foundations art form, integrating technology
characteristics of the hardware and software.
when applicable.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
2. Select a variety of software such as photo-,
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.2.2.2 video- and sound-editing software, to create
Foundations art form, integrating technology
original products for expressive intent.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Read and notate music using standard notation
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the such as dotted rhythms, clefs, mixed meters and
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.2.3.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology multipart scores, with or without the use of
when applicable. notation software.
2. Sing alone and in a group (two- and three-part
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
harmony) or play an instrument alone and in a
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.2.3.2 group using musical expression such as phrasing,
Foundations art form, integrating technology
dynamic contrast, technique, balance and
when applicable.
accurate articulation.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Direct by organizing rehearsals, or design by
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 6-8 Theater 6.1.2.4.1 developing environments, or act by portraying
Foundations art form, integrating technology
characters in improvised and scripted scenes.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Demonstrate the characteristics of the tools,
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the materials and techniques of various two-and-three-
Grades 6-8 Visual Arts 6.1.2.5.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology dimensional media for intentional effects in
when applicable. original artworks.
1. Compare and contrast the connections among
3. Demonstrate understanding of
works in dance, their purposes and their cultural,
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.3.1.1 historical and social contexts, including the
Foundations historical contexts that influence
contributions of Minnesota American Indian
the arts areas.
tribes and communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Analyze the meanings and functions of dance,
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.3.1.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence such as dance as art and dance as entertainment.
the arts areas.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Compare and contrast the connections among
3. Demonstrate understanding of
works in media arts, their purposes and their
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.3.2.1 personal, cultural and historical contexts,
Foundations historical contexts that influence
including the contributions of Minnesota
the arts areas.
American Indian tribes and communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Analyze the meanings and functions of media
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.3.2.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence arts.
the arts areas.
1. Compare and contrast connections among
3. Demonstrate understanding of
works in music, their purposes and their personal,
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.3.3.1 cultural and historical contexts, including the
Foundations historical contexts that influence
contributions of Minnesota American Indian
the arts areas.
tribes and communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.3.3.2 2. Analyze the meanings and functions of music.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
1. Compare and contrast the connections among
3. Demonstrate understanding of
works in theater, their purposes and their
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Theater 6.1.3.4.1 personal, social, cultural and historical contexts,
Foundations historical contexts that influence
including the contributions of Minnesota
the arts areas.
American Indian tribes and communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Theater 6.1.3.4.2 2. Analyze the meanings and functions of theater.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
1. Compare and contrast the connections among
3. Demonstrate understanding of
visual artworks, their purposes, and their
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 6-8 Visual Arts 6.1.3.5.1 personal, social, cultural and historical contexts,
Foundations historical contexts that influence
including the contributions of Minnesota
the arts areas.
American Indian tribes and communities.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Analyze the meanings and functions of visual
Grades 6-8 Visual Arts 6.1.3.5.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence art.
the arts areas.
1. Create movement motifs, phrases,
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: improvisations and dances that demonstrate
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 6.2.1.1.1
Create or Make choreographic form in a variety of dance
artistic foundations.
contexts.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 6.2.1.1.2
Create or Make others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 3. Develop an artistic statement, including how
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 6.2.1.1.3
Create or Make audience and occasion influence creative choices.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 1. Create original works of media art in a variety
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 6.2.1.2.1
Create or Make of artistic contexts.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 6.2.1.2.2
Create or Make others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 3. Develop an artistic statement, including how
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 6.2.1.2.3
Create or Make audience and occasion influence creative choices.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Improvise, compose or arrange a new musical
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Music 6.2.1.3.1 composition using available technology to
Create or Make
artistic foundations. preserve the creation.
1. Create or make in a variety of 2. Revise a musical composition, improvisation
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Music 6.2.1.3.2 or arrangement based on the feedback of others,
Create or Make
artistic foundations. self-reflection and artistic intent.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 3. Develop an artistic statement, including how
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Music 6.2.1.3.3
Create or Make audience and occasion influence creative choices.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 1. Create scripts, characters and designs in a
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 6.2.1.4.1
Create or Make variety of theater contexts.
artistic foundations.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a creation based on the feedback of
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 6.2.1.4.2
Create or Make others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 3. Develop an artistic statement, including how
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 6.2.1.4.3
Create or Make audience and occasion influence creative choices.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 1. Create original two- and-three-dimensional
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 6.2.1.5.1
Create or Make artworks in a variety of artistic contexts.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise artworks based on the feedback of
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 6.2.1.5.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection and artistic intent.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 3. Develop an artistic statement, including how
Grades 6-8 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 6.2.1.5.3
Create or Make audience and occasion influence creative choices.
artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Rehearse and perform dance in a variety of
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 6.3.1.1.1
Perform or Present contexts including solos and ensembles.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a performance based on the feedback of
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 6.3.1.1.2
Perform or Present others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 3. Develop an artistic intent, including how
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 6.3.1.1.3 audience and occasion impact performance
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. choices.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Assemble and prepare personal media artworks
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 6.3.1.2.1
Perform or Present for public exhibition.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 6.3.1.2.2
Perform or Present others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 3. Develop an artistic intent, including how
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 6.3.1.2.3 audience and occasion impact presentation
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. choices.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Rehearse and perform music from a variety of
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Music 6.3.1.3.1 contexts and styles alone or within small or large
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. groups.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise performance based on the feedback of
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Music 6.3.1.3.2
Perform or Present others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 3. Develop an artistic intent, including how
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Music 6.3.1.3.3 audience and occasion impact performance
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. choices.
1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Perform as a character or present a design for
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 6.3.1.4.1 setting, costumes or lighting in a variety of
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. theater contexts.
1. Perform or present in a variety 2. Revise a performance or presentation based on
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 6.3.1.4.2 the feedback of others, self-reflection and artistic
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. intent.
1. Perform or present in a variety 3. Develop an artistic intent, including how
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 6.3.1.4.3 audience and occasion impact performance
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. choices.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Assemble and prepare personal artworks for
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 6.3.1.5.1
Perform or Present public exhibition.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 6.3.1.5.2
Perform or Present others, self-reflection and artistic intent.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 3. Develop an artistic intent, including how
3. Artistic Process:
Grade 6-8 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 6.3.1.5.3 audience and occasion impact presentation
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. choices.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Analyze and interpret a variety of dance works
Grades 6-8 Respond or Dance 6.4.1.1.1
performances using the artistic and performances using established criteria.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Analyze and interpret a variety of media
Grades 6-8 Respond or Media Arts 6.4.1.2.1
performances using the artistic artworks using established criteria.
Critique
foundations.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process: 1. Analyze and interpret a variety of musical
variety of creations or
Grades 6-8 Respond or Music 6.4.1.3.1 works and performances using established
performances using the artistic
Critique criteria.
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process: 1. Analyze and interpret a variety of works in
variety of creations or
Grades 6-8 Respond or Theater 6.4.1.4.1 theater, such as performances and designs using
performances using the artistic
Critique established criteria.
foundations
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations or 1. Analyze and interpret a variety of visual
Grades 6-8 Respond or Visual Arts 6.4.1.5.1
performances using the artistic artworks using established criteria.
Critique
foundations.
1. Analyze how the elements of dance including
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the body, action, space, time and energy are
Grades 9-12 Dance 9.1.1.1.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. combined to communicate meaning in the
creation of, performance of, or response to dance.
2. Analyze how choreographic principles such as
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the repetition, pattern, unity, theme and variation are
Grades 9-12 Dance 9.1.1.1.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. used in the creation of, performance of, or
response to dance.
3. Analyze how Western and non-Western styles
or genres of dance such as African, ballet,
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Capoeira, classical, Indian, folk, improvisation,
Grades 9-12 Dance 9.1.1.1.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. modern, social tap/percussive and West African,
contribute to the creation of, performance of, or
response to dance.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 4. Apply understanding of the health and safety
Grades 9-12 Dance 9.1.1.1.4
Foundations foundations of the arts area. issues related to dance.
1. Analyze how the elements in media arts such
as image, sound, space, time, motion and
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 9-12 Media Arts 9.1.1.2.1 sequence, are combined to communicate meaning
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
in the creation of, presentation of, or response to
media arts.