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"Review of Middle School Physical Science Texts
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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 appropriate. <MORE>

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The 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)