Skill Sharpeners: STEAM
is where creativity meets academics!
Each unit in this full-color workbook includes activities that prompt children to think creatively, and a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world.
Recipient of the
2021 Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids,
the
activity books are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning.
Topics in the grade 1 edition include themes such as:
Trash
STEAM task: Design and make a machine that will gather litter and help clean the community.
Playground
STEAM task: Make a model of inclusive playground equipment.
Clean Water
STEAM task: Create a water collector that filters water.
Butterflies
STEAM task: Make a butterfly feeder that attracts butterflies to a garden.
Recess
STEAM task: Make a game that uses music and movement.
Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning:
Science:
important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme
Technology:
models about how technology is applied in the real world
Engineering:
examples of engineering solutions in the world
Art:
creative solutions through art projects
Math:
math operations to figure out solutions
This title also includes a:
Career spotlight
that highlights specific careers related to the topic
Supply list
for each STEAM task
Bonus
STEAM puzzle
Certificate
of completion
Parent guide
with teaching tips
Answer key
Every
Skill Sharpeners
workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The
Teaching Guides include:
How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education
Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers
Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children's connections and understanding
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