Skill Sharpeners: STEAM, Grade 5

Engage 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 solutions for real-world issues. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM blends creativity with academics, featuring a fun hands-on STEAM project in each unit. These projects encourage children to enjoy the process of creating and sharing their solutions to help create a better world.

The grade 5 activity books are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Some themes include:

• Diversity STEAM task: Create a book about diverse people who inspire you.


• Shelter in Place STEAM task: Design and create a stay-at-home kit with original activities.


• Community Centers STEAM task: Create and deliver a persuasive presentation to a town council about the value of a community center.


• Tiny Houses STEAM task: Develop a pamphlet to persuade people to buy a tiny house.


• Not Enough Classrooms STEAM 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 integrated learning activities:

• Science: Key concepts and vocabulary related to the theme.


• Technology: Models demonstrating real-world technology applications.


• Engineering: Examples of engineering solutions.


• Art: Creative projects.


• Math: Mathematical operations for problem-solving.

Additionally, each title features:

• Career spotlight highlighting specific careers related to the topic.


• Supply list for each STEAM task.


• Bonus STEAM puzzle.


• Certificate of completion.


• Answer key.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM offers entertaining and engaging activities that stimulate children's thinking and learning without them realizing it. The softcover books contain 144 non-reproducible pages and are designed for grade 5 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 include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children's connections and understanding.