Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 1 Kit
Item 28841
Grade 1
ISBN 9781493866267
Language English
Interest Level K-3
Build students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM curriculum uses real-world examples to give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. The books feature dynamic images and text features that enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy and include STEAM career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields.
Featuring high-interest topics based on Smithsonian content, each book includes a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and content that highlights every aspect of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. By becoming STEAM proficient, first grade students are prepared to answer complex questions, investigate global issues, and develop solutions for modern-day problems. These STEAM resources support social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom and align to state and national college and career readiness standards including NGSS.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers Grade 1 Kit includes:
- Nonfiction books - 15 titles, 6 copies each, 24 pages per book
- Standards-based reading, writing, and STEAM lessons
- Full-color Management Guide with balanced assessments
- Interactiv-eBooks
- Professional audio recordings of books
- Reproducible student activity sheets
Readers in the Kit
Building Sandcastles 6-Pack
Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this fun title that examines the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. This STEAM 6-Pack for 1st grade features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28976
ISBN:9781493867615
Being Like Butterflies 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28977
ISBN:9781493867622
Building Lighthouses 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28978
ISBN:9781493867639
Powered by the Sun 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28981
ISBN:9781493867660
Studying Snowflakes 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28982
ISBN:9781493867677
Helping Injured Animals 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28969
ISBN:9781493867547
Staying Warm 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28974
ISBN:9781493867592
Helping Animals Learn 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28970
ISBN:9781493867554
Making Water Safe 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28979
ISBN:9781493867646
Solving Problems at the Zoo 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28980
ISBN:9781493867653
Seeing More Stars 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28983
ISBN:9781493867684
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 1 Add-on Pack
This Add-on Pack includes one copy of each of the 15 titles in the Smithsonian STEAM Readers Grade 1 Kit.
Item Number:29135
ISBN:9781425826598
Raising Silkworms 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28971
ISBN:9781493867561
Making Music 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28972
ISBN:9781493867578
Cooling Off 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28973
ISBN:9781493867585
The Art of Shadow Puppets 6-Pack
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.
Item Number:28975
ISBN:9781493867608
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Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Kit
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Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Second Grade Kit
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Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 (Spanish)
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Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 3 Kit
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Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Third Grade Kit
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Item Number:111132
ISBN:9781644919668
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 3 (Spanish)
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this Spanish 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.
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ISBN:9780743926867
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 4 Kit
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.
Item Number:28844
ISBN:9781493866298
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Fourth Grade Kit
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Item Number:111133
ISBN:9781644919675
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 4 (Spanish)
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Item Number:28845
ISBN:9781493866304
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Fifth Grade Kit
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
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ISBN:9781644919682
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 5 (Spanish)
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ISBN:9798765952917
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