Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Kit
Item 28842
Grade 2
ISBN 9781493866274
Language English
Interest Level 1-4
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, second grade students are prepared to answer complex questions, investigate global issues, and develop solutions for modern-day problems.This kit supports social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom and aligns to state and national college and career readiness standards including NGSS.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers Grade 2 Kit includes:
- Nonfiction books - 15 titles, 6 copies each, 32 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
The Science of Gems 6-Pack
Learn how minerals form in rocks and how minerals become gems with this informative STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28990
ISBN:9781493867752
Hatching a Chick 6-Pack
Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are hatching new plans to help endangered birds with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28984
ISBN:9781493867691
Making Maps 6-Pack
Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making maps with this innovative STEAM reader for 2nd grade.
Item Number:28988
ISBN:9781493867738
Dealing with Wildfires 6-Pack
This informative STEAM reader teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment.
Item Number:28996
ISBN:9781493867813
Protecting a Sinking City 6-Pack
Learn how engineers are racing to save the city of Venice from sinking and flooding. This high-interest STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28997
ISBN:9781493867820
Mimicking Nature 6-Pack
Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world.
Item Number:28998
ISBN:9781493867837
Bones on Display 6-Pack
Take a virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History with this high-interest STEAM reader! Learn about the challenges involved with designing fossil exhibits and how studying fossils helps scientists learn about prehistoric species.
Item Number:28985
ISBN:9781493867707
Living in Sunlight Extremes 6-Pack
Learn how the sun never seems to rise or set in places such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28989
ISBN:9781493867745
Creative Machines 6-Pack
Learn how Rube Goldberg machines take simple tasks and make them complex--and fun! This STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge that uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28991
ISBN:9781493867769
Safe Cycling 6-Pack
Riding bikes can be a lot of fun, but it is even more fun when it is safe. Read about how people have made cycling safe with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28992
ISBN:9781493867776
Growing Plants in Space 6-Pack
What if people could grow plants in space? Would people be able to live on other planets? Scientists say yes! All plants need to grow is light, water, soil, air, and science. Learn about farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM reader.
Item Number:28993
ISBN:9781493867783
Staying Dry 6-Pack
Learn how scientists and engineers have studied plants and animals to come up with ideas on how to keep people dry in rainy weather. This STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28995
ISBN:9781493867806
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Add-on Pack
This Add-on Pack includes one copy of each of the 15 titles in the Smithsonian STEAM Readers Grade 2 Kit.
Item Number:29136
ISBN:9781425826604
Creating a Habitat 6-Pack
Take a virtual tour of Smithsonian National Zoo's Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM reader! Along the way, learn about the factors that zookeepers must take into consideration when designing enclosures for zoo animals.
Item Number:28986
ISBN:9781493867714
Piecing Art Together 6-Pack
From dryer lint to plastic found in the ocean, learn how artists are using found objects to make beautiful art. This STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Item Number:28987
ISBN:9781493867721
Cooking Innovations 6-Pack
Learn about new innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative 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:28994
ISBN:9781493867790
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ISBN:9781493866281
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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).
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ISBN:9781644919675
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 4 (Spanish)
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ISBN:9781493866304
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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
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