S.T.E.A.M. is A Way of Life by Rashad Patterson

Sean, a young boy without home internet, discovers a STEAM camp flyer at the library. His mother enrolls him, and he attends the camp where Mr. Davis teaches the engineering design process. Sean participates in activities like making a volcano and lava lamps. On the final day, the students engage in an egg drop challenge. Sean enjoys the camp and looks forward to returning next summer.

What does Sean find at the library that excites him?

• A science magazine

• A flyer for a STEAM camp

• A new book

• A computer game

Who is Mr. Davis?

• Sean's neighbor

• A librarian

• The bus driver

• Sean's STEAM instructor

What activity do the students do on the first day of camp?

• Paint a mural

• Build a robot

• Create a homemade volcano

• Design a bridge

What do the students make on the second day of camp?

• Birdhouses

• Lava lamps

• Kites

• Paper airplanes

What is the final activity of the STEAM camp?

• An egg drop challenge

• A group presentation

• A science quiz

• A field trip