Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Life Science Kit (Grades 6-8)

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Discover how the engineering design process can help solve real-world problems! This kit fosters creativity and innovation with nonfiction books and text cards featuring hands-on STEAM challenges.

Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, the readers and text cards in this kit build content-area literacy skills while inspiring curiosity, perseverance, and wonder about the world. Each title provides real-world connections and comes with a teacher-friendly lesson plan. This kit covers life science topics such as the human body, DNA and genetics, photosynthesis, and ecosystems.

Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Life Science includes

  • 8 STEAM readers (6 copies of each) with lesson plans
  • 8 STEAM text cards (6 copies of each) with lesson plans
  • 16 hands-on STEAM challenges that guide students through each step of the engineering design process
  • Management Guide that covers best practices and other tools for teachers
  • Access to digital resources including all kit components, student activity pages, audiobooks, and more