Mapping the Milky Way 6-Pack

Download or read book Mapping the Milky Way 6-Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stars in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists have tried to map the Milky Way for centuries, but it is hard! The Milky Way is so large, scientists cannot simply take a picture of it. Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Featuring a topic based on Smithsonian content, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. Through real-world examples, students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. This book includes content that highlights every aspect of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. It also features STEAM career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. By becoming STEAM proficient, students are prepared to answer complex questions, investigate global issues, develop solutions for modern-day problems, and are ready for college and career. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.