8th Grade Content Standards  

01                Apply media, techniques, and processes  Produce art works that reflect American diversity  Use art making tools and materials with good craftsmanship                          

02                Reflect on the aesthetic issues of art in relation to history and culture  Analyze American art movements Interpret works of art with regard to American culture  Compare and contrast various works of art                                                    

03                Use the critical process to assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. Describe what is seen in the artwork Analyze how the elements and principles of art used  Interpret meanings and messages of different view points Judge what is important and/or valuable about the artwork                        

04                Connect visual arts to other disciplines  Investigate the role of art as a record and reflection of American history.  Identify connections between art and American history

8th Grade Content Standards  

01                Apply media, techniques, and processes  Produce art works that reflect American diversity  Use art making tools and materials with good craftsmanship                          

02                Reflect on the aesthetic issues of art in relation to history and culture  Analyze American art movements Interpret works of art with regard to American culture  Compare and contrast various works of art                                                    

03                Use the critical process to assess the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. Describe what is seen in the artwork Analyze how the elements and principles of art used  Interpret meanings and messages of different view points Judge what is important and/or valuable about the artwork                        

04                Connect visual arts to other disciplines  Investigate the role of art as a record and reflection of American history.  Identify connections between art and American history