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Shen Yun Educational Curriculum

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Provider: STEAM Learning LLC – We Explore Curriculum Series
Program: STEAM Studios (Arts & World Cultures)
Audience: K–12 Students (grade-level differentiation built into core curriculum)
Instructional Format: Live Performance Extension
Instructional Time: 3–5 hours

Purpose of This Addendum

This document serves as a curriculum extension to the existing STEAM Studios We Explore Arts & World Cultures curriculum. Attendance at Shen Yun functions as a live instructional experience that reinforces previously taught content in world cultures, history, music, dance, and visual arts.

This addendum is intended for ESA reimbursement documentation and is not a standalone course.

Curriculum Connection

Shen Yun directly supports ongoing STEAM Studios instruction in:

  • World civilizations and cultural traditions

  • Performing arts as historical storytelling

  • Music and movement as systems of expression

  • Cultural preservation and identity

Students have prior exposure through STEAM Studios lessons to:

  • Ancient civilizations and dynasties

  • Symbolism in art and performance

  • Comparing global cultural expressions

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Observe how performing arts communicate historical and cultural narratives

  • Identify cultural themes such as harmony, virtue, and resilience

  • Make connections between classroom learning and a live cultural performance

  • Reflect on how the arts preserve history and values

Live Performance Experience

Instructional Focus During Attendance:

  • Storytelling through movement and music

  • Costume, color, and visual symbolism

  • Emotional impact and audience interpretation

Students may document learning through drawing, note-taking, or discussion, depending on age.

Post-Performance Reflection (Integrated)

Reflection is completed within regular STEAM Studios instructional time and may include:

  • Group discussion

  • Written or illustrated response

  • Art- or movement-based reflection project

Assessment & Evidence

Evidence of learning may include:

  • Student reflection or project

  • Parent-signed learning log

  • Ticket receipt

  • This curriculum addendum

Assessment is formative and aligned to existing STEAM Studios practices.

Standards Alignment (Representative)

  • C3 Framework: History & Geography

  • National Core Arts Standards (Dance, Music, Visual Arts)

  • ELA Listening, Speaking, and Writing Standards

ESA Educational Rationale

Shen Yun attendance qualifies as an arts-integrated educational field experience when paired with STEAM Studios instruction. This addendum documents its direct curricular alignment for ESA reimbursement purposes.