What Are Unpacking Documents?

Unpacking Documents are teacher-facing tools that break down each objective in the North Carolina Arts Education Standards into clear, usable components. Each document helps educators understand what students need to know and do to master the standard. You'll find aligned vocabulary, vertical connections across grade levels, suggested teacher moves, and examples of evidence that demonstrate student learning. These resources support intentional planning, promote equity by clarifying expectations for all learners, and offer ideas to bring each objective to life in the classroom.

How to Use These Documents

Each Unpacking Document covers one full grade level or course and includes every objective from the North Carolina Arts Education Standards. A clickable Table of Contents at the top of each document makes it easy to jump directly to any specific objective. This format helps teachers view the full scope of learning for their students while still being able to focus in on individual goals for planning, instruction, or assessment.

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