這本全彩工作簿中的每個單元都包含促進孩子們創造性思考的活動，以及一個有趣的動手實踐 STEAM 項目，鼓勵孩子們享受創建和分享解決方案的旅程，以幫助創造一個更美好的世界。

本書圍繞與環境、地球、人類和文化以及社交和情感學習相關的 9 個現實世界主題組織。

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics! Each unit in this full-color workbook includes activities that prompt children to think creatively, and 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, theSkill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning.

Topics in the grade 1 edition include themes such as:

• Trash STEAM task: Design and make a machine that will gather litter and help clean the community.

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

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

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

• Recess STEAM task: Make a game that uses 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:

• 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