{"product_id":"skill-sharpeners-steam-grade-6","title":"Skill Sharpeners STEAM, Grade 6","description":"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.\n\nSkill 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. \n\nSkill 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: \n• \tMisinformation STEAM task: Plan and record a podcast episode.\n• \tNo Transportation STEAM task: Create an instructional manual that tells how to revamp an old bicycle.\n• \tHandwashing STEAM task: Create an original game to help children learn effective handwashing and record people playing the game. \n• \tBullying STEAM task: Plan and record a training video of a scripted scene to show how SEL can help students resolve conflicts. \n• \tNowhere to Skate STEAM task: Design and construct a 3-D model of a skate park.\nEach unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning:\n• \tScience: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme\n• \tTechnology: models about how technology is applied in the real world \n• \tEngineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world\n• \tArt: creative solutions through art projects\n• \tMath: math operations to figure out solutions\n\nPlus, each title includes a:\n• \tCareer spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic \n• \tSupply list for each STEAM task\n• \tBonus STEAM puzzle\n• \tCertificate of completion \n• \tAnswer key\n\nBonus 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.\n\nSkill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features : \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ei : 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\u003cbr\u003eii : 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.\u003cbr\u003eiii : The Teaching Guide provides instructional support, extension activities, and a sample pacing plan and template.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Evan-moor®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44316317548597,"sku":"ERSEMC9336","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5180\/9077\/files\/ERSEMC9336.jpg?v=1738835847","url":"https:\/\/esschoolsupply.com\/products\/skill-sharpeners-steam-grade-6","provider":"ES School Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}