STEM Heroes: Keeping Us Healthy
#5 in STEM Heroes Series
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What’s inside...
This book explores the contributions of various STEM heroes who have made significant impacts in the field of healthcare. Through engaging narratives and informative profiles, readers learn about the innovations and discoveries that have helped in advancing medical science and keeping us healthy.
Discussion points
What did you find most interesting about how scientists help keep us healthy?
Which hero in the book would you like to meet and what would you ask them?
How do you think we can help the heroes in our community?
Can you think of any ways we might use science to solve other problems you've heard about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts after each hero’s story to develop empathy and understanding.
Connect the stories to real-world events or figures to enhance relevance and interest.
Pause after major developments in the book to ask what your child thinks might happen next or how they would handle similar situations, fostering critical thinking.
Relate the scientific concepts to everyday activities or objects to help your child grasp complex ideas more easily.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork in problem-solving
Explanation: In 'STEM Heroes: Keeping Us Healthy,' characters collaborate to tackle health-related challenges using science and technology.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to work together in teams at school or in community groups to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Value of curiosity and continual learning
Explanation: The book showcases characters who are constantly asking questions and seeking new knowledge about health sciences.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to explore and ask questions about the world around them, promoting lifelong learning.
Example Lesson: Understanding and appreciation of healthcare professionals
Explanation: Through various storylines, the book highlights the roles and hard work of healthcare workers in keeping communities healthy.
Real-World Application: This can help children respect and value the contributions of medical staff in their own lives, especially when visiting doctors or hospitals.
Example Lesson: The role of innovation in solving health issues
Explanation: The book illustrates how technological advancements and creative thinking contribute to medical breakthroughs.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to use creativity and technology to solve problems and possibly consider careers in STEM fields in the future.