Grades 3-5 Visual & Performing Arts Curriculum

The full scope and sequence — 13 lessons across 5 domains, each aligned to a specific NCAS standard, and each with a video lesson in English and Spanish.

Grades 3-5
Visual & Performing Arts
13 lessons
NCAS aligned

Visual Arts · 3 lessons

Standard	Lesson
NCAS:Cr	Visual Arts: elements & principles of design (balance, pattern, emphasis)
NCAS:Pr	Visual Arts: media & techniques (drawing, painting, sculpture)
NCAS:Cn	Visual Arts: art across cultures & history

Music · 3 lessons

Standard	Lesson
NCAS:Re	Music: reading rhythm & pitch notation
NCAS:Pr	Music: ensemble singing & playing (band, choir, recorder)
NCAS:Cr	Music: composing & arranging simple pieces

Theatre · 3 lessons

Standard	Lesson
NCAS:Cr	Theatre: improvisation & building character
NCAS:Pr	Theatre: rehearsing & performing a play
NCAS:Re	Theatre: watching & responding to performances

Dance · 2 lessons

Standard	Lesson
NCAS:Cr	Dance: choreography & composing movement
NCAS:Pr	Dance: technique & performing for others

Media Arts · 2 lessons

Standard	Lesson
NCAS:Cr	Media Arts: digital creation (animation, video, design)
NCAS:Re	Media Arts: media literacy & responding

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Standards codes are listed so you can verify alignment yourself and use them in portfolios or state reporting.