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C3.2 demonstrate an understanding of safe and conscientious practices associated with the use of materials, tools, and technologies in visual arts, and apply these practices when creating and/or presenting art works (e.g., use appropriate precautions when dealing with hazardous materials; adopt protective measures when using sharp tools; keep their work space clean and free of physical and other hazards; demonstrate respect for classroom facilities, tools, equipment, and technological devices)
Teacher prompt: “Why is it important to know about the toxicity of art materials? What are some precautions you should take when work- ing with toxic materials?”
C3.3 demonstrate an understanding of how the production and presentation of art works can affect the environment, and apply environmen- tally responsible practices when creating and presenting art works (e.g., use recycled materials where possible; separate recyclable and hazardous materials from their waste; limit the use of environ- mentally hazardous substances or non-sustainable resources)
Teacher prompt: “What is the most environ- mentally responsible way of disposing of photographic chemicals? Why? What other substances do you use that can be partially or wholly recycled?”