Generalize that families in all communities around the world have needs and wants. Discuss, giving examples, how life-styles in a community are influenced by environmental and geographical factors. Art Focus of the Program Art instruction in the third grade encourages personal expression through expanded creative skills and heightened perceptual skills. Instruction is customized to the individual child's needs and is dependent on his or her stage of development. Students develop confidence in creating art and begin to develop richer backgrounds and a center of interest in their artwork.
Children identify familiar media and develop an appreciation for artwork from various cultures.
Choose and use various tools, from an available selection, to produce a desired effect. Interpret the role of artists and the different ways artists transform their ideas into works of art. Depict more complex themes in artwork. Appreciate the aesthetic qualities in works of art and make qualitative visual judgments. Health Focus of the Program Health education in the third grade offers the opportunity for students to learn about different family structures and customs.