STEAM (Skill Sharpeners, Grade 4)

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.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 4 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:

• 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.