| SCIENCE CURRICULUM, Grades 6-12 | ||||
TRADITIONAL TEXTBOOKS |
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CURRICULUM |
PUBLISHER |
COPYRIGHT |
MEETS CA STANDARDS |
| 6 - 8 | Glencoe Science Focus on Series, CA Edition 6 - Glencoe Science Focus on Earth Science 7 - Glencoe Science Focus on Life Science 8 - Glencoe Science Focus on Physical Science CDE Ordering and Pricing |
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill | 2007 |
Yes |
| 6 - 8 | Holt California Science |
Houghton Mifflin Holt McDougal (Previously Holt, Rinehart, and Winston) |
2007 |
Yes |
| 6 - 8 | Prentice Hall California Science Explorer 6 - Focus on Earth Science 7 - Focus on Life Science 8 - Focus on Physical Science CDE Ordering and Pricing |
Pearson/Prentice Hall | 2008 |
Yes |
| 6 - 8 | McDougal Littell California Middle School Science Series 6 - Focus on Earth Sciences 7 - Focus on Life Sciences 8 - Focus on Physical Sciences CDE Ordering and Pricing |
Houghton Mifflin Holt McDougal (Previously McDougal Littell, and Co.) |
2007 |
Yes |
| 6 - 8 | CPO Focus on Series, California Edition |
CPO Science | 2007 |
Yes |
HOMESCHOOL FAVORITES These curricula are often written by subject or needs-specific publishers, single item publishers, or by homeschooling families who know the needs of homeschoolers. The curricula are typically not aligned to the California state standards. They tend to be homeschool user-friendly in that more of the content is in the student edition and less in the teacher edition, there may be fewer teacher manuals, and tests with answer keys are often included in the curriculum package, not in a separate, teacher resource book. |
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| Pre K - Adult | Self-Teaching Guides The guides provide the fundamental knowledge needed in the various sciences. Can be used as a basic course or as a supplement to any course. Physical Geography and Astronomy could be combined for a basic Earth Science course with additional supplements. Astronomy Basic Physics Biology Chemistry Geology Physical Geography Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/ |
~Rainbow Resource Center ~A Brighter Child |
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| K - 8 | Great Science Adventures Created by Dinah Zike who also created the "foldables" program in which students manipulate paper to show their understanding of the content they are learning. . Great Science Adventures workbooks cover a wide range of topics. Students read the content from the program provided books that the students fold and make. Each lesson is followed by 1-3 hands-on activities. The parents and students are also directed to enrichment activities to further expand the lessons. Students show their understanding of the content using the various "foldable" activities. To view each course table of contents and book pages, go to the item on the Rainbow Resource Center website, then click "view inside". Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and Matter Discovering Earth's Landforms and Surface Features Discovering the Human Body and Senses Discovering the Ocean World of Insects and Arachnids World of Light and Sound World of Plants World of Space World of Tools and Technology World of Vertebrates Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/ |
~A Brighter Child ~Rainbow Resource Center |
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| K - 12 | Exploration Education Year long physical science, project-based curriculum. Each level includes the text and all of the materials. A hands-on experiement is provided after each lesson. Elementary Level (1 lesson each week), grades K-3 Table of Contents Intermediate Level - Standard (3 lessons each week), grades 4-6 Table of Contents Intermediate Level - Advanced (5 lessons each week), grades 7-12 Table of Contents The California content standards include Earth Science and Life Science standards (as well as Physical Science) in each grade K-5. In 6th grade, the standards cover an entire grade of Earth Science, and in 7th grade, the standards cover an entire grade of Life Science. Students in grades K-5 using this curriculum will need to supplement those grades with earth and life science content. In middle school, the Intermediate Level-Standard product would most align with the standards for 8th grade where an entire year of physical science is being covered. In high school, Earth Science is a year course. The Intermediate Level-Advanced course for physical science could be used as a supplement, but would not cover all of the standards for an Earth Science course. So it would be easier for the parent to use an Earth Science course, and use this product to supplement that course, rather than the other way around. http://www.explorationeducation.com/ |
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| 4 - 6 | Real Science 4 Kids, Level 1 Each of the four disciplines are taught in each level including Level 1: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Earth and Space, only with increasing depth. Not all disciplines and Kogs have been developed for every level. Level 1 curriculum sets for each discipline includes a student text, student lab book, and teacher manual. Components can be purchased individually. Real Science 4 Kids "Kogs 4 Kids": Connects the discpline to six other disciplines: critical thinking, language, technology, the arts, philosophy, and history. Can be used with the displine or by itself, but it assumes that you have knowledge in that discipline. Home Science Tools sells a Real Science 4 Kids basic lab kit that is a "must have". Real Science 4 Kids "Connects to Language": Direct vocabulary instruction that is seamlessly connected to their science study. Home Science Tools: http://www.homesciencetools.com Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/ Gravitas Publications: http://www.gravitaspublications.com |
~Home Science Tools ~A Brighter Child ~Gravitas Publications ~Rainbow Resource Center |
No |
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| 7 - 9 | Real Science 4 Kids, Level 2 One semester, 10-chapter chemistry course for junior high students lays a foundation for high school chemistry. Students design experiements and use the scientific method to solve real-life science questions. Level 2 Chemistry Set includes a student text, student lab book, and teacher manual. Components can be purchased individually. Home Science Tools: http://www.homesciencetools.com Rainbow Resource Center:http://www.rainbowresource.com A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/ Gravitas Publications: http://www.gravitaspublications.com |
~Home Science Tools ~A Brighter Child ~Gravitas Publications ~Rainbow Resource Center |
No |
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| 7 - 10 | Hands-On Science Series (Walch Publishing) Hands on Science: Forensics Hands on Science: Simple Machines Hands on Science: ABCs of Chemistry Hands on Science: Electricity & Magnetism Hands on Science: Atmosphere & Weather Hands on Science: Rocks & Minerals Hands on Science: Force & Motion Hands on Science: Light & Color Hands on Science: Nutrition, Mind & Body Hands on Science: Our Solar System Hands on Science: Plants Hands on Science: Arthropods Hands on Science: Water Walch Education: http://www.walch.com/ Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/ |
~Walch Education |
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| 8 - 12 | Contemporary Chemistry (Walch Publishing) |
~Rainbow Resource Center ~A Brighter Child |
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| Biology, Earth/Space Science, Integrated Science, Marine Science, Physical Science | Parallel Alternative Strategies for Students (PASS) This downloadable curriculum program was developed through special funds provided by the State of Florida. Its goal is to offer "more understanding in less time" and "help students with learning needs achieve success in the classroom". Download the free consumable Student Guides. Request your ES to download free Teacher Guides. Can be used as a stand-alone, a supplement, or while waiting for curriculum to arrive. Not aligned to CA standards. Written for Florida. http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/Special%20Documents/Book%20Subject%20Areas.aspx |
No |
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HANDS-ON Most programs today have a hands-on component to them. Items in this column are here because they have a "more than most" emphasis on being hands-on, which helps our kinesthetic learners. These materials are also often "homeschool favorites" because a hands-on emphasis engages and improves learning for most students. |
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| K - 12 | Exploration Education Year long physical science, project-based curriculum. Each level includes the text and all of the materials. A hands-on experiement is provided after each lesson. Elementary Level (1 lesson each week), grades K-3 Table of Contents Intermediate Level - Standard (3 lessons each week), grades 4-6 Table of Contents Intermediate Level - Advanced (5 lessons each week), grades 7-12 Table of Contents The California content standards include Earth Science and Life Science standards (as well as Physical Science) in each grade K-5. In 6th grade, the standards cover an entire grade of Earth Science, and in 7th grade, the standards cover an entire grade of Life Science. Students in grades K-5 using this curriculum will need to supplement those grades with earth and life science content. In middle school, the Intermediate Level-Standard product would most align with the standards for 8th grade where an entire year of physical science is being covered. In high school, Earth Science is a year course. The Intermediate Level-Advanced course for physical science could be used as a supplement, but would not cover all of the standards for an Earth Science course. So it would be easier for the parent to use an Earth Science course, and use this product to supplement that course, rather than the other way around. http://www.explorationeducation.com/ |
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| 6 - 8 | CPO Focus on Series, California Edition |
CPO Science | 2007 |
Yes |
| 7 - 9 | Real Science 4 Kids, Level 2 One semester, 10-chapter chemistry course for junior high students that lays a foundation for high school chemistry. Students design experiements and use the scientific method to solve real-life science problems. They learn to think like a scientist. Level 2 Chemistry Set includes a student text, student lab book, and teacher manual. Components can be purchased individually. Home Science Tools: http://www.homesciencetools.com Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/ Gravitas Publications: http://www.gravitaspublications.com |
~Home Science Tools ~A Brighter Child ~Gravitas Publications ~Rainbow Resource Center |
No |
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