Smithsonian Readers

Smithsonian Readers

Build literacy skills while challenging students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems!

Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, this dynamic series engages students with high-interest readers that highlight all aspects of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Through hands-on STEAM activities, students will learn how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.

Overview

Challenge students to explore, collaborate, and solve problems through hands-on, minds-on learning.

Strengthen literacy skills and content-area knowledge with high-interest readers and easy-to-implement lessons

Learn to apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problems

Promote the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity

Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields

Develop digital literacy skills with Interactiv-eBooks

Support English language learners and model fluency with professional audio recordings

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In the Classroom

High-interest, leveled readers
Hands-on STEAM challenges
Teacher-friendly lessons
Interactive digital resources

Integrate Technology

Interactiv-eBooks and audio recordings enhance the reading experience and build 21st century skills. Chromebook compatible!

Educator Approved

Read what educators are saying about Smithsonian STEAM Readers from Teacher Created Materials!

Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 3 Kit

Grade: 3 $760.02
ISBN: 9781493866281

Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 3 Kit

Grade: 3

ISBN: 9781493866281

Price: $760.02

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.

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