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。

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.

Recipient of the 2021 Parents’ Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids, Skill Sharpeners: STEAM provides fun activities that prompt children to think creatively.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 5 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:

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

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

• Community Centers STEAM task: Create and give a presentation to persuade a town council that a community center is valuable.

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

• Not Enough Classrooms STEAM task: Decorate a T-shirt for a fundraiser.