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, Skill 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 4 edition include themes such as:
Cultural Differences STEAM task: Design and make a board game that helps people learn about different cultures.
Raising Awareness STEAM task: Make a video to raise awareness about a charitable cause.
Empty Mall Space STEAM task: Create a proposal for how to use an abandoned mall space.
Food Insecurity STEAM task: Create a picture cookbook with nutritious recipes.
Access to Clean Water STEAM task: Make a model of a water well and a video explaining how a well could help more people to access clean water.
