Science Textbooks and Resources
Project-Based Science (PBS) Information
The Visual Realization Program - http://www.visualrealization.com/hisdinst.cfm

Delise, Robert, How to Use Problem-Based Learning In The Classroom, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1997

Edited by, Yager, Robert E., Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories, NSTA press, 2006
 
Science Textbook Information

Proclamation 1999
Science Textbooks
(2001-2002 Adoption with 2002-2003 Implementation)

 

Subject

Final State Approved List 11/9/01

Listed Participating Publishers
 1. Advanced Placement Chemistry

4

 Bedford; Thomson Learning; McDougal Littell; Prentice Hall
 2. Advanced Placement Environmental Science

0
waiver
required *

  
 3. Advanced Placement Physics B

3

 J. Wiley; Prentice Hall
 4. Advanced Placement Physics C

1

 Bedford
 5. Astronomy

0
waiver
required *

  
 6. Chemistry

6

 Holt; Bedford; Glencoe (1); Glencoe (2); Prentice Hall; J. M. LeBel
 7. Environmental Systems

2

 Kendall Hunt; J. M. LeBel
 8. IPC

3

 Cambridge Physics Outlet; Glencoe; Holt
 9. Physics

4

 Glencoe; Holt; J. M. LeBel;Prentice Hall
10. Science (English), Grade 6

5

 Glencoe; Holt; Kendall Hunt; Prentice Hall; RonJon
11. Science (Spanish), Grade 6

3

 Glencoe; Holt; Prentice Hall
12. Science (English), Grade 7

5

 Holt; Glencoe; Kendall Hunt; RonJon; Prentice Hall
13. Science (English), Grade 8

5

 Glencoe; Holt; Kendall Hunt; RonJon; Prentice Hall
14. International Baccalaureate
Environmental Systems
Physics
Chemistry

0
Waiver
required *

  
  * District selects book, and state will reimburse up to a specified amount per content area.
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