Underwater Training Guided Reading 6-Pack

Book excerpt: Did you know astronauts train in water before going to space? They're not the only ones who use swimming pools for training. Athletes train in water when they are hurt. Doctors use water treatments to help people feel better. Learn how water and pools are not just for swimming! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. The real-world examples give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. This book includes content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math, and offers STEAM career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. With dynamic images and intriguing text features to enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy, this book will capture students' attention while building college and career readiness. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.