Download or read book Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Food Production, Grades 5 - 8 written by Barbara R. Sandall and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science with Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Food Production. STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—is an initiative designed to interest students in specific career fields. In this 128-page book, students use science inquiry and integrated activities, solve real-world problems, and explore careers in food production. The book includes topics such as food systems, farming, hydroponics, food processing, and food preservation. It supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM and ITEA standards and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.