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

Math Common Core State Standards: 
G.CO.12: Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods 
G.CO.13: Construct an equilateral triangle, square, and regular hexagon inscribed in a 
circle
American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards
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RUNNING HEAD: STEAM CURRICULUM PLAN 
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2.1: Practices of Culture 
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and 
perspectives of the culture studied.
2.2: Products of Culture 
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and 
perspectives of the culture studied.
 
Instructional Objectives: 
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Students will be able to recognize ways works of art from the Islamic world 
utilize geometric forms and relationships 
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Students will be able to use a compass and straightedge to construct polygons 
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Students will be able to create a symmetrical geometric tile design that is 
influenced by Islamic art and culture 
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Students will be able to apply a specific color scheme to their designs that 
demonstrates understanding of the arts elements and principles
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Students will be able to explain their design choices and connections to the 
Islamic culture in a written statement 
Set Up:
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Copies of Metropolitan of Art Museum reading about Islamic art and culture 
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Copies of project packet with vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, 
preliminary sketching and brainstorming, and rubric 
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Post links to websites with examples of Islamic art and design and videos about 
Islamic art and architecture 
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LEQs and Word Wall 
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Cut white drawing paper 12”x12” 
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Cut colored railroad board 13”x13” 
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Gather graph paper, protractors, and compasses