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"Review of Middle School Physical Science Texts"
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Grant #1998-4248
John L. Hubisz, Ph.D., Hubisz@unity.ncsu.edu
Purpose
The purpose of this grant was to review and critique the physical
science in Middle School (grades 6, 7, and 8, although some schools
called Junior High designate grades 7, 8, and 9)science textbooks with
regard to the scientific accuracy, adherence to an accurate portrayal
of the scientific approach, and the appropriateness and pedagogic effectiveness
of the material presented for the particular grade level. We also noted
such things as readability, attractiveness, quality of illustrations,
and whether material such as laboratory activities, suggested homeactivities,
exercises to test understanding, and resource suggestions where considered
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Textbooks
 Addison-Wesley
Science Insights: Exploring Matter and Energy M. DiSpezio, M. Linner-Luebe,
M. Lisowski, G. Skoog, and B. Sparks (1996)
Carolina
Academic Press Integrated Science (2000) 3 Volumes for 6th, 7th, &
8th Grades (1995)(1990)
The
Center for Applied Research in Education Ready-to-Use Physical Science
Activities for Grades 5-12 Mark J. Handwerker, Ph.D. (1999)
Delmar
Publishers The Best of WonderScience (1997)
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Science Interactions Course 1 - 3 (1998)
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Glencoe Physical Science Charles W. McLaughlin and Marilyn Thompson
(1999)
Harcourt
Brace & Company Science AnyTime (1995) 6th Grade
Holt,
Rinehart and Winston/Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Science Plus: Technology
and Society(1993)
Holt,
Rinehart and Winston Holt Physical Science (1994) and Teacher Resources
Units 1-6 LeBel, J. M.
Enterprises
Integrated Science Two Books Alan Fraser, Ian Gilchrist, TonyPartridge,
Harry Herzer III, and Bruce Hemphill (1994)
Merrill
Publishing Company Focus on Physical Science (1989) (1987) (1984) (1981)
(1977)(1974) (1969)
Merrill
Publishing Company Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years
Second Edition Jean Harlan (1980) (1976)
Prentice-Hall
Science Explorer Volumes A-O (2000)
Prentice-Hall
Exploring Physical Science Second Edition (1997) (1995)
Prentice-Hall Prentice-Hall Science (1994) (1993) 6 Volumes
Scott,
Foresman and Company Discover Science (1991)
Scott,
Foresman and Company Measure and Find Out: A Quantitative Approach to
Science Three Books Clifford Swartz (1969)
South-Western
Educational Publishing Science Links (1998) Volumes 1-14
Steck-Vaughn
The Wonders of Science: Matter, Motion, and Machines Joan S. Gottlieb
(1990)
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