Saving Culture from Disaster

“Saving Culture from Disaster” by Elise Wallace, published by Teacher Created Materials on July 2, 2018, is a 32-page exploration of the impact of natural disasters on cultural heritage. This book addresses how events like earthquakes and storms can threaten entire cultures and their histories, highlighting the efforts of individuals who work to preserve cultural items for future generations. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this edition aims to enhance students’ reading skills while sparking curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples.

Readers will find a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides them through the engineering design process, making it suitable for makerspace activities. The book also connects students to STEAM careers by showcasing the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees engaged in these fields. By presenting engineering innovations that address real-world problems, this work touches on various aspects of STEAM, including science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math, providing an informative resource for young learners interested in these subjects.