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

Learn how the engineering design process can help solve real-world problems! This kit inspires 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 boost content-area literacy skills while fostering curiosity, perseverance, and wonder about the world. Each title offers real-world connections and comes with a teacher-friendly lesson plan. This kit covers physical science topics such as the periodic table, gravity, wildfires, and high-speed cars.

Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Physical 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