Teacher: Heather Bellgardt 
Grading Period: Each 9 weeks
Subject: 7th & 8th grade art
The Plan (lessons subject to change as needed):
1.	Art Starters and Textbook Tour
2.	Value Scale, 3-D shading, and Cylinder Man
3.	Grid Face 
4.	Perspective Name Design
5.	Eagle Scratch Art
6.	3 color blending – Symmetrical Mask Designs
7.	Square Word Name Designs
8.	Watercolor Value Scale, Sphere, and Color Wheel
9.	Watercolor Painting using Lemon Juice Effect
Academic Standards:
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES 
Demonstrates understanding and utilization of visual arts concepts, 
elements of design, and principles of design to create multiple 
solutions to a problem.
Demonstrates effective control of various media, techniques, and 
processes in two and three-dimensional formats.
Manipulates tools, media, processes, and techniques proficiently and 
in a safe and responsible manner.
CREATION AND COMMUNICATION 
Exhibits critical and creative thinking skills with the perceptual 
awareness necessary for understanding and producing works of art.
Initiates, defines, and solves visual arts problems independently.
Integrates a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and images to 
express personal meaning.
Presents a cumulative portfolio, including process and product, 
using a variety of media.
Demonstrate ability to write effectively about works of art.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS
Understands how contemporary art influences and enriches art 
production.
Understands art history, art production, and design in the context 
of visual culture and that visual culture is a continuously evolving 
influence on the visual arts.
Understands how culture and context influence the function, meaning, 
and creation of works of art.
Understands how artists record, affect, or influence change in a 
historical, cultural, or religious context.
AESTHETIC AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS 
Uses appropriate art vocabulary in oral and written form when 
discussing works of art.
Uses specific criteria to reflect upon, evaluate, and critique the 
quality and effectiveness of works of art.
APPLICATIONS TO LIFE 
Applies innovative and effective ideas in a visual format in 
practical and work-force situations.
Recognizes creativity as essential to the quality of one’s life.
Recognizes the visual arts provide a wide range of career 
opportunities and can be a source of life-long learning, 
vocationally and avocationally.
Recognizes the interrelationship of the visual arts and current and 
future technologies.

*Students who are behind will be allowed extra time to work on 
projects in I.S. or at home as needed.