Description

Engage children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes 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.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 6 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as: Misinformation STEAM task: Plan and record a podcast episode; No Transportation STEAM task: Create an instructional manual that tells how to revamp an old bicycle; Handwashing STEAM task: Create an original game to help children learn effective handwashing and record people playing the game; Bullying STEAM task: Plan and record a training video of a scripted scene to show how SEL can help students resolve conflicts; Nowhere to Skate STEAM task: Design and construct a 3-D model of a skate park.

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.

Plus, each title includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic; Supply list for each STEAM task; Bonus STEAM puzzle; Certificate of completion; Answer key.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: STEAM 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.