GRADES 5–8: Mark Twain’s STEM Labs Food Production Book provides hands-on labs so students can explore the challenges of food production for a growing population. 5th—8th grade students strengthen their scientific knowledge as well as organizational and technological skills through interactive learning. WHAT'S INCLUDED: This 96-page student book features hands-on labs that allow students to explore the challenges of food production for a growing population while using the scientific method and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The units are designed to cultivate an interest in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while learning about issues in food production. CORRELATED TO STATE STANDARDS: This standards-based workbook helps students build proficiency in science technology through lessons such as biologically productive land and water, food systems, chains, and webs, food and energy, farming, hydroponics, food processing and preservation, and a student STEM design challenge. INTERACTIVE LEARNING: This workbook challenges students to apply scientific inquiry, content knowledge, and technological design to solve real-world problems. Thought-provoking class discussions are included to enhance critical thinking skills for engaging and insightful interactive learning. WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.