LIFE SCIENCE

 

BASIC LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM:

AMERICAN GUIDANCE SERVICE (AGS) http://www.agsnet.com publishes a variety of textbooks and related materials for grades 6 – 12.  One recommended text is, Biology: a comprehensive life science program for reluctant readers and those who require additional help to grasp basic biological and life science concepts.

 

FRESNO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATON (PASS) http://www.cyberhigh.fcoe.k12.ca.us/ offers several middle and high school level science courses.

 

GLOBE-FEARON    http://www.globefearon.com  offers Success in Science Series:  Basic Biology.  This is geared for students reading below grade level to develop the content knowledge needed to succeed on standardized tests.  Biology Pacemaker Curriculum which was developed to make academic content more accessible to special needs students.  Globe Biology which is a complete biology program that helps students develop the skills they need to meet  basic science requirements.  Concepts and Challenges in Life Science which emphasizes everyday experiences to show students that science is all around them.

 

LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIAL  http://www.lakeshorelearning.com  has textbooks and supplemental material from many publishers geared toward below grade level learners/readers.

 

SADDLEBACK   http://www.sdlback.com  offers What is Biology? A comprehensive self-playing multimedia presentation, and the Wonders of Science Series:  The Human Body which is a high-interest, low-level reading series.  It is a complete core science program.

 

STECK-VAUGHN has the Wonders of Science Series:  The Human Body which is a high-interest, low-level reading series.  It is a complete core science program.

 

WIESER  http://www.weiser-ed.com  is a source for middle and high school level life science materials from several publishers:  STECK-VAUGHN, AGS, WALCH

 

LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM:

DIVISION OF INDEPENDENT STUDY (North Dakota) http://www.NDISonline.org/ offers a variety of science courses for middle through high school levels

 

GLENCOE  http://www.glencoe.com publishes texts and related materials for grades 6 – 12.  A recommended text is Biology: Dynamics of Life. Their website provides on-line resources.

 

GLOBE FEARON  http://www.globefearon.com offers Concepts in Modern Biology which is an easy to use text, written for average and above average students. 

 

HARCOURT BRACE, & CO. http://www.harcourt.com

 is a source for K - 12 textbooks and related materials. Their website provides great on-line resources for teachers, parents, and students.

MC GRAW - HILL SCHOOL DIVISION (K - 12) http://www.mmhschool.com offers a variety of learning materials. Offerings include their popular Spectrum workbooks; available from several educational materials.

MODERN CURRICULUM PRESS - PEARSON LEARNING - CELEBRATION PRESS http://www.mcschool.com/ produces comprehensive and supplemental K - 12 learning materials for math, science, social studies, & language arts (MCP is a classic/ teacher's manuals include helpful instructional ideas.)

OAK MEADOW http://www.oakmeadow.com provides K - 12 science curriculum packages.

SCIENCE CURRICULUM, INC. http://www.science-ips.com is a textbook publishing company "dedicated to quality middle and high school level science programs".

WALCH http://www.walch.com publishes many materials for middle and high school levels.