Elementary Music

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About the Instructional Guide

ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE OVERVIEW A rigorous education in the arts is incredibly important. In addition to developing the next generation of performers and artists, the arts can build skills of creativity, collaboration, analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving that will help students succeed in any endeavors they pursue. This instructional guide offers guidance to educators as they plan engaging and impactful learning experiences in their classes by providing several supports, including standards, learning progressions, grade-level guides, curricular resources, and more . FINE ARTS STANDARDS The Fine Arts Standards for the state of Utah are broken up into four strands . These strands - Create , Perform/Present , Respond , and Connect - touch on all areas of how students can plan, make, share, and think about art. Each strand is important in student development. COURSE AT A GLANCE The Course at a Glance section can help educators think in terms of skills and projects for their classes. Since the standards include skills that can be developed and assessed in several different ways, teachers have the freedom to build unit and year-long maps that best serve the needs of the class and the students. The Course at a Glance section does not dictate a specific progression but can help educators consider how a range of projects can touch on all standards and bring rigor and variety to the course. EXAMPLE LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, AND RESOURCES Throughout the guide are links to resources to help with planning , instruction , and assessment . It is important to utilize trusted and approved resources to enhance the learning experiences of students. By employing district-approved resources for instruction, teachers can ensure compliance with educational standards and foster a safe and robust learning environment. CREDITS & CONTRIBUTIONS This guide was developed by the CSD Elementary Music Teacher Leaders, including Sherise Longhurst and Haley Hanzon, with contributions and coordination from CSD Elementary BTS Arts Specialist, Mindy Curtis.