Recently at Paterson School 12 teachers and students in several classes engaged in STEAM Activities, led by Art PIR Simone Sandler.
Kindergarten teacher Ms. Pierre’s students were learning about geometric shapes. The students first had to create six different geometric shapes out of recycled Styrofoam. Using pipe cleaners, students then connected their shapes to form a "snake." To facilitate vocabulary and science learning, Ms. Sandler brought a toy snake to school so that students could observe how a snake slithers. In addition, Ms. Sandler brought a real snakeskin to school so students could observe the patterns on its skin.
Students also discussed Earth Day (which took place that week) with Ms. Pierre and Ms. Sandler, learning the importance of recycling to protect our planet.
Meanwhile students in Mr. Anderson's fifth grade class were studying math by creating origami butterflies. Students had to create symmetrical butterflies by carefully folding origami paper in eight steps. Geometric patterns were created when the students opened up the folded squares of origami paper. Students learned the math terms vertices and faces. Students noted how many creases originated at the vertices.
In Ms. Tejada's third grade art class students learned about nine different artists. Working in pairs, students prepared reports on artists in the "Getting to Know the Artist" book series, supplementing that information with research on the internet. Each group presented their work to the class, at which time other students asked questions about the artist. Thus all students were able to learn about all nine artists.
Kindergarten teacher Ms. Pierre’s students were learning about geometric shapes. The students first had to create six different geometric shapes out of recycled Styrofoam. Using pipe cleaners, students then connected their shapes to form a "snake." To facilitate vocabulary and science learning, Ms. Sandler brought a toy snake to school so that students could observe how a snake slithers. In addition, Ms. Sandler brought a real snakeskin to school so students could observe the patterns on its skin.
Next students created snake "heads" to attach to their geometric shapes. Students realized they could manipulate the snake in different ways.
Students also discussed Earth Day (which took place that week) with Ms. Pierre and Ms. Sandler, learning the importance of recycling to protect our planet.
Meanwhile students in Mr. Anderson's fifth grade class were studying math by creating origami butterflies. Students had to create symmetrical butterflies by carefully folding origami paper in eight steps. Geometric patterns were created when the students opened up the folded squares of origami paper. Students learned the math terms vertices and faces. Students noted how many creases originated at the vertices. 
After the students made the butterflies they connected them with wire to form mobiles, which were brought to the main office for hanging.
Origami is a great way to connect geometry and art.
In Ms. Tejada's third grade art class students learned about nine different artists. Working in pairs, students prepared reports on artists in the "Getting to Know the Artist" book series, supplementing that information with research on the internet. Each group presented their work to the class, at which time other students asked questions about the artist. Thus all students were able to learn about all nine artists. 
The students then created paper cubes using a template provided by Ms. Sandler. They measured the dimensions of the cubes, and then drew on each side, trying to recreate the style of their artists. This included deciding upon materials, technique, and style.
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