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Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners Steam, Grade 6 EMC9336
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 Bonus feature: Each book includes a downloadable Teaching Guide for using this series in a classroom or homeschool. The Teaching Guide provides instructional support, extension activities, and a sample pacing plan and template. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it.
- SKU: EMC9336
- Brand: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
- Category: Teacher Resources
- UPC: 9781645140856
- Country of Origin: CHN
- Color: Multi
- Material: Paper
- Additional Attribute 1: Format: Paperback
- Additional Attribute 2: Pages: 144
- Age: 11 years
- Grade: Grade 6
- Product Series: Skill Sharpeners STEAM
- Package Contains: 1 Book
- Package Count: 1
- Additional Supplies Needed to Operate: N
- Warranty Details: Contact Sales Rep for Return Authorization; 90 days from purchase
- Dimensions:
- W 8.50 x D 11.00 x H 0.32 Inches; WEIGHT: 0.80 lbs
- 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
- 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.
- The Teaching Guide Provides Instructional Support, Extension Activities, And A Sample Pacing Plan And Template.
