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 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
