Full
STEAM
Ahead!��D-33
Detroit 1933/2033
-with my students-
Looking back to understand Detroit’s history
Looking ahead to envision a role in Detroit’s future
N
O
W
��Detroit 1933/2033
Art with Social Studies
Pizza Box Museums
Detroit 1933/2033
STEM Themes in Rivera’s Work
Chemistry of Fresco Art
Geology
Themes
Community Action
Sense of Place
Family History
Social Justice
Historical Events
Docent-led Arc of Several Visits
Studio Theme: Sense of Place
Exploring Personal
Community Connections
Through Art
Sharing Lessons Learned
Pause and Reflect�
Did this spark any ideas
for more comprehensive
unit of study?
What are you already doing that
might be a starting point?�
List action items…
Potential funders
Student pathways
Authentic audiences�
Ideas and Tips: �Map Out Community Characteristics with �Arts and Cross-Curricular Connections in Mind
Begin by reflecting on what your
community and region have to offer.
Pay special attention to opportunities �to highlight the arts and �cross-curricular connections.
Ideas and Tips: �Build a Network of Community Contacts
Based on the list you create about
community characteristics, begin
to network with stakeholders in the
community who can strategically
help you connect with local contacts.
members for ideas and introductions
Ideas and Tips: �Document, Maintain, and Strengthen �Partnerships Over Time
�Once you have established valuable
connections outside of your classroom,
do not let them fade.
other potential partners, and administrators
Ideas and Tips: �Overcoming Obstacles
Building community partnerships and
integrating arts into STEM classrooms �may come with a few challenges. �Planning, persistence,
patience, and partners can help.