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Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this fun STEAM reader! Students will examine the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-Pack builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. Features include:
Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this fun STEAM reader! Students will examine the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-Pack builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. Features include:
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how prosthetic devices and 3D printing have helped injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! This STEAM 6-Pack builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Zookeepers have developed innovative ways to help animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this 6-Pack that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how silk is harvested from silkworm cocoons with this 6-Pack that features a hands-on STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how musical instruments work with this STEAM 6-Pack that builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. This STEAM 6-Pack builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn about the many ways humans can get warm when they are too cold. This 6-Pack features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn the history of shadow puppets and the technology behind them with this STEAM 6-Pack that features a STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn about technologies that humans have developed by studying butterflies! This 6-Pack features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how technology has improved lighthouses over time with this 6-Pack that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Everyone needs clean water, but not everyone has access to it. Learn how people are working to solve the clean water problem with this 6-Pack that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This 6-Pack features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! This 6-Pack features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM 6-Pack that builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $48.99
Learn how light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. This 6-Pack features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1
Price: $109.99
This Add-on Pack includes one copy of each of the 15 titles in the Smithsonian STEAM Readers Grade 1 Kit.
Grade: K
Price: $549.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Grade: 1
Price: $619.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Grade: 2
Price: $639.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Grade: 3
Price: $699.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Grade: 4
Price: $699.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Grade: 5
Price: $639.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Grade: K
Price: $949.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples and hands-on STEAM challenges to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.
Grade: 1
Price: $949.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Grade: 2
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Grade: 3
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Grade: 4
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Grade: 5
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.