Steam curriculum: Arts Education As An Integral Part Of Interdisciplinary Learning

Anticipatory Set 
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Aurora Robson TedTalk video 
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Independent research on conservation, sustainability, and public policies 
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Collaborate with peers to hypothesize and generate plans for reducing 
waste 
Modeling 
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How to provide meaningful responses to peers in a discussion post 
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How to find and cite academic sources 

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RUNNING HEAD: STEAM CURRICULUM PLAN 
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How to carefully and intentionally select materials/media and techniques 
or processes that relate to project concept 
Guided Practice 
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Preliminary sketches for the final project 
Formative Assessments 
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Whole class discussion- how can we prevent or reduce waste? 
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Google docs notes and reflections 
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Online discussion posts 
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Sharing artists’ work about conservation 
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Progress critique on art project
Modifications and Accommodations: 
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Teacher reads aloud for student or student opts to utilize voice over on the 
iPad 
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Option to orally submit any written responses 
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Narrow down materials for student to select from 2 or 3 options 
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One-on-one assistance with construction of project if necessary
Resources: 
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Artist website- http://www.aurorarobson.com/cv--bio.html 
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Project vortex website- http://www.projectvortex.org/about.html 
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iPads
 
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apps- Google docs, KeyNote, etc.
 
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tools necessary for cutting and gluing materials
 
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PA public policies- 
 
https://ballotpedia.org/Environmental_policy_in_Pennsylvania
http://conservationadvocate.org/conservation-and-preservation-easements-
act/
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PA environmental organizations- 
http://www.eco-usa.net/orgs/pa.shtml
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National Geographic video “Why the ocean matters” 
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/why-ocean-matters
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Artists who are making art about conservation 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/15/environmental-
art_n_5585288.html