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

Learning Activities: 
1.
Reading and small group discussion on “Geometric Design in Islamic Art” packet 
from the Metropolitan Museum of Art- What influenced Islamic art?
2.
Comparing and contrasting characteristics of Islamic art, architecture, and textiles 
3.
Presentation on Islamic history and culture with a virtual tour of famous Islamic 
architecture in Spain 
4.
Whole group discussion on how art from the Islamic world utilized geometric 
forms and relationships- How is geometry a part of the Islamic culture and 
tradition? 
5.
Identifying geometric polygons and constructions in Islamic designs 
6.
Constructing symmetrical designs using geometric constructions 
7.
Brainstorming, designing, revising, and finalizing an original Islamic tile design 

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RUNNING HEAD: STEAM CURRICULUM PLAN 
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Interdisciplinary Connections 
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Language and culture 
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Math/Geometry 
Technology Integration 
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Online videos about Islamic art and explanations of geometric designs 
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Virtual tour of famous Islamic architectural structures 
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Online discussion board for project progress critique 
Anticipatory Set 
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Independent reading and writing response questions followed with group 
discussion 
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Defining/illustrating vocabulary terms
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Video- Islamic design & geometry 
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Identify polygons in artwork and practice/experiment using graph paper, 
protractors, rulers, and compasses 
Modeling 
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Utilizing a straightedge and compass to draw polygons on graph paper 
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How to provide meaningful constructive criticism using a set of 
predetermined criteria 
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Creating a geometric pattern using combinations of polygons 
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How to shade properly with colored pencils