Staying Afloat
Item 28851
Grade K-1
Lexile 250L
ISBN 9781493866366
Language English
Guided Rd. Level B
Boats, life preservers, kayaks, and paddleboards are all things that help people stay afloat. Introduce the concept of buoyancy and STEAM topics to your youngest learners! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader builds foundational literacy skills through engaging STEAM content. Features include:
- Gain a deeper understanding of science concepts through real-world examples
- A simple, hands-on STEAM activity challenges students to make a toy boat that can stay afloat for 5 minutes
- Encourage higher-order thinking and promote the 4 Cs of education: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
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