2nd Grade Art: the year at a glance
6 units · 17 lessons · based on National Core Arts Standards — Visual Arts (grade band K–2). Every unit ends with a review & assessment day.
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Unit 1: Lines & shapes VA:Cr1.1
Explore line and shape · Use art tools safely
- Kinds of linesVA:Cr1.1
- Shapes everywhereVA:Cr2.1
- Taking care of toolsVA:Cr2.2
- Review & assessment
Unit 2: Color VA:Cr1.2
Name primary and secondary colors · Mix colors with paint
- Primary colorsVA:Cr1.2
- Mixing secondary colorsVA:Cr2.1
- Warm and cool colorsVA:Re7.2
- Review & assessment
Unit 3: Texture & pattern VA:Cr2.1
Create texture rubbings and patterns
- Texture rubbingsVA:Cr2.1
- PatternsVA:Cr1.2
- Pattern animalsVA:Cr2.1
- Review & assessment
Unit 4: Sculpture & 3D art VA:Cr2.1
Build forms with clay and paper
- Pinch potsVA:Cr2.1
- Paper sculptureVA:Cr1.1
- Found-object artVA:Cr1.1
- Review & assessment
Unit 5: Artists & stories VA:Re7.1
Talk about artworks · Make art that tells a story
- Looking at artVA:Re7.1
- Illustrating a storyVA:Cr1.2
- Self-portraitsVA:Cr2.1
- Review & assessment
Unit 6: Our art show VA:Pr5.1
Choose and present artwork
- Choosing my best workVA:Pr4.1
- Art showVA:Pr5.1
- Review & assessment