Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners STEAM, Steam Grade 6
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See our Hawaii & Alaska Shipping Policy and International Shipping Policy for details.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.
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