STEAMvestigation: "Quilting in Circles" DOWNLOAD

"Quilting in Circles" is a art-focused STEAMvestigation that employs math to make art.  Students start with patterns to cut circles, learn about radius and use a compass and other tools to understand more about these 2 dimensional shapes. Put new knowledge and measurement data to use in designing and creating a paper quilt (plus other options). The download file includes the following printables: • Kids STEAMvestigation Handout • Educator's Background Notes • Design Logbook Pages • Literacy Connection "Quilting in Circles," You supply recycled materials, a Compass Tool, Pencils.  Colored Papers (min. 3 colors) and other Found ItemsMaterials kits are available for this art-focused "Quilting in Circles" when ordered as part of the STEAMstart: Moon Shadows Unit.  The full STEAMstart Unit includes 5 subject-focused STEAMvestigations and a culminating Unit Challenge, order the STEAMstart: Moon Shadows Unit for camps, clubs, and after school programs.