WPU Practicum Teacher teaches a STEAM Lesson at SOIT

Above:  WPU Practicum Student Sarah Menchise

WPU Practicum Teacher Sarah Menchise is teaching a STEAM Lesson in Mrs. Simon's  SOIT class.  Basing her art lesson plan on the close-up flower art of 20th Century American Georgia O'Keefe, Ms. Menchise demonstrated several watercolor techniques to the students that are science-based.  For example Ms. Menchise showed the students how to blow the  watercolor paint through a straw to move the paint instead of a paint brush. 

In another experiment Ms. Menchise put salt crystals into the paint.  These shiny crystals will create a sparkling surface when the paint is dry.

In addition she brought actual flowers into the class and students were asked to observe the different parts of the flowers as well as to compare and contrast their differences.  

Ms. Menchise will be working with the students over several sessions in order for them to complete these promising art works.