Skill Sharpeners: Steam, Grade 5 [Paperback]

Engage children in solving real-world problems withSkill 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: STEAMis 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.

Recipient of the 2021 Parents Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids,Skill Sharpeners: STEAMprovides fun activities that prompt children to think creatively.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAMactivity books for grade 5 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:

• DiversitySTEAM task:Create a book about diverse people who inspire you.
• Shelter in PlaceSTEAM task: Design and make a stay-at-home kit with original activities.
• Community CentersSTEAM task: Create and give a presentation to persuade a town council that a community center is valuable.
• Tiny HousesSTEAM task: Create a pamphlet to persuade people to buy a tiny house.
• Not Enough ClassroomsSTEAM task: Decorate a T-shirt for a fundraiser.

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 units 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: