Skill Sharpeners: STEAM, Grade 1

Item# 9781645140801
$8.50
Immerse Grade 1 students in problem-solving with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. Integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, it fosters critical thinking and collaboration. Topics include creating a litter-gathering machine, inclusive... Read more

Immerse Grade 1 students in problem-solving with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. Integrating science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, it fosters critical thinking and collaboration. Topics include creating a litter-gathering machine, inclusive playground models, water collectors, butterfly feeders, and active games. Each unit features a story, STEAM task, and integrated activities, covering science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Softcover, 144 pages. Includes Answer key. Grade: 1.

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Description

Engage young children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. This project-based learning approach integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to encourage empathy, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative solutions. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 1 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Some themes include:




  • Trash STEAM task: Design and construct a machine to gather litter and clean the community.

  • Playground STEAM task: Build a model of inclusive playground equipment.

  • Clean Water STEAM task: Create a water collector that filters water.

  • Butterflies STEAM task: Make a butterfly feeder to attract butterflies to a garden.

  • Recess STEAM task: Develop a game that incorporates 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. The softcover books contain 144 pages and are designed for grade 1 students. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: STEAM Teaching Guides include:




  • How to Use directions for implementing STEAM education.

  • Sample pacing guide for completing 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.

Information

Grade: Grade 1

Brand: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

UPC: 9781645140801

Pages: 144