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It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
North American Division
2015 Science Textbook List The NAD Science Textbook Review Committee, which met in June 2014, was made up of six science teachers and two Union secondary leaders. The committee considered textbooks from three publishers: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Holt McDougal, McGraw-‐Hill/Glencoe and Pearson-‐Prentice Hall. Committee Observations:
• Customizable teaching resources (eBooks, labs, worksheets) and clearly defined differentiated instruction activities
• Interactive digital resources available on all platforms • Multilingual vocabulary • Textbooks are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or alignment guides
are available. • Textbooks are available online and can be accessed through various eReader apps • Companies offer a wide range of online and digital resources. • Support for teachers to use the provided resources
VOTED: December 2014 POSTED: January 2015
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It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
EARTH SCIENCE Publisher: Pearson Title: Pearson Earth Science Author: Tarbuck & Lutgens Copyright: 2011 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐316393-‐3 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐13-‐316392-‐6 Strength
• Wide variety of topics covered • Inquiry based • Most of the references to extremely long geologic time
are limited to one unit. • Includes online investigation – SciLinks • Writing in science is included throughout the text • Attractive text presentation • ExamView available on CD
Weakness
• Materials are not easily accessible for suggested labs • Textbook has a 2011 copyright date
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Glencoe Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe Author: Borrero, Hess, Hsu, Kunze, et. al Copyright: 2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07-‐658713-‐1 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐07-‐658714-‐8 Strength
• Wide variety of suggested labs with teacher prep time and student completion time.
• Materials are easily accessible for suggested labs • Includes online investigation -‐ WebQuest • Attractive text presentation • eAssessment available online and on CD • Most references to extremely long geologic time are
limited to one unit Weakness
• NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in text
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Title: Holt Science Spectrum: Physical Science with Earth and Space Science Author: Dobson, Holman & Roberts Copyright: 2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐030-‐67213-‐2 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐0030-‐ 49863-‐3 Strength
• Ability to modify resources to match student needs • Inquiry Based • Varied teaching strategies • Interactive note taking within eTextbook • Wide variety of suggested labs • Why it matters: Connection to everyday life • Includes online investigation – SciLinks • Earth and space science is integrated throughout the
text.
Publisher: Pearson Title: Pearson Physical Science: Concepts in Action Author: Wysession, Frank & Yancopoulos Copyright: 2011 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐316394-‐0 ISBN: TE: 978-‐0-‐13-‐316397-‐1 Strength
• In-‐depth introduction to chemistry and physics • Chemistry and physics is math-‐ based • Wide variety of suggested labs with materials list for
the course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
Weakness
• Does not include earth science • Textbook has a 2011 copyright date • NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in
text
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Glencoe Physical Science Author: McLaughlin, Thompson & Zike Copyright: 2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07894583-‐0 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐07-‐894584-‐7 Strength
• STEM and CCSS activities are listed through the text • Design your own labs • Wide variety of suggested labs • Aligns with engineering design challenges of NGSS • Note taking strategies at the start of each chapter • Wide variety of suggested labs (launch labs, data
analysis labs, mini labs, biolabs, etc.) with materials list for the course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
Weakness
• Lack of references to career
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
BIOLOGY Publisher: Holt McDougal Title: Holt McDougal Biology Author: Nowicki Copyright: 2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐547-‐58666-‐3 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐547-‐63633-‐7 Strength
• Online resources • Differentiated instruction strategies included • STEM activities embedded throughout the text • Problems listed just after examples • Access to pictures and graphs • Ability to modify resources to match student needs • Audio feature available • Note taking strategies built into problem solving
activities • Inquiry based • Exam View ability to differentiate test • Customizable PowerPoint • Interactive note taking available within eTextbook • Intentional connection of biology to other sciences • High quality media galleries available e.g. Biozine • Wide variety of suggested labs (STEM labs, Probeware,
Forensics; Virtual and Video labs, etc.) • NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in
text • Printable multi-‐lingual online glossary • Interactive whiteboard resources
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston Tile: Modern Biology Author: Postlethwait & Hopson Copyright: 2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐03-‐036769-‐4 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐03-‐036771-‐7 Strength
• In-‐depth coverage of human biology • Pre-‐AP biology text • Interactive Online edition • Ability to modify resources to match student needs • Inquiry based • Exam View and the ability to differentiate test • Intentional connection of biology to other sciences • STEM and Career activates infused throughout the text • Wide variety of suggested labs
Publisher: Pearson Title: Biology Author: Miller & Levine Copyright: 2014 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐323574-‐6 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐13-‐3233575-‐3 Strength
• Personalized tutoring • Lesson-‐by-‐lesson correlation to NGSS and CCSS • Opportunities to implement STEM related activities
included in each chapter • High quality media galleries available e.g. Untamed
Science Videos • Each chapter begins with a Chapter Mystery with clues
to pique students interest • Biology and technology related careers included • Interactive simulations • Wide variety of suggested labs with materials list for the
course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Multi-‐lingual online glossary • Different reading levels of student text and resources
available
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Glencoe Biology Author: Biggs, Hagins, Holliday, et. al Copyright: 2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07-‐894586-‐1 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐07-‐894585-‐5 Strength
• Wide variety of suggested labs (launch labs, data analysis labs, mini labs, biolabs, etc.) with materials list for the course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Extensive coverage of careers in biology and technology • Extensive coverage of animations • Printable multi-‐lingual online glossary • Virtual dissection labs for frogs and earthworm
available • Extensive database of various microscopic images
Concern & Notes
• Evolution is embedded throughout the text • NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in
text
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
CHEMISTRY Publisher: Holt McDougal Title: Modern Chemistry Author: Sarquis & Sarquis Copyright: 2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐547-‐58663-‐2 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐547-‐63634-‐4 Strength
• Online resources • Differentiated instruction strategies included • Problems listed just after examples • Access to customizable pictures and graphs • Ability to modify resources to match student needs • Audio feature available • Note taking strategies built into problem solving
activities • Interactive note taking available within eTextbook • Inquiry based • Exam View with the ability to differentiate testing • Interactive note taking within textbook • Customizable PowerPoint • Intentional connection of biology to other sciences • High quality media galleries available e.g. Why it Matters
Video • Variety of suggested labs • NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in
text • Interactive whiteboard resources
Weakness
• Lacking probe labs • Not visually stimulating
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Publisher: Pearson Title: Pearson Chemistry Author: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta & Waterman Copyright:2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐252576-‐3 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐13-‐252582-‐4 Strength
• Personalized tutoring • High quality media galleries available e.g. Untamed
Science Videos • Each chapter begins with a Chapter Mystery with clues
to pique student’s interest • Interactive simulations • Wide variety of suggested labs with materials list for the
course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Probe labs compatible with Vernier, Pasco, and, Texas Instruments
• Different reading levels of student text and resources available
• Integrates art with sciences • Every chapter contains a real life chemistry connection –
Chemistry and You. • Differentiated instruction strategies are included • Math diagnostics for chemistry
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Glencoe Chemistry: Concepts and Applications Author: Phillips, Strozak, Wistrom & Zike Copyright: 2014 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07-‐663766-‐9 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐07-‐663765-‐2 Strength
• Wide variety of suggested labs (launch labs, problem solving labs, mini labs, chemlabs, etc.) with materials list for the course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Printable multi-‐lingual online glossary • Differentiated instruction strategies are included • Connects chemistry to real life • Webquest is available online
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Concern & Notes
• Minimal math included and text not recommended for college prep class
• NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in text
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Glencoe Chemistry: Matter and Change Author: Buthelezi, DIngrando, Hainen, et al Copyright: 2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07-‐896405-‐3 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐07-‐896406-‐0 Strength
• Wide variety of suggested labs (launch labs, problem solving labs, mini labs, chemlabs, etc.) with materials list for the course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Lab manager software with the ability to customize labs • Connects chemistry to real life • Extensive coverage of chemistry careers through
Webquest. • Printable multi-‐lingual online glossary • Vocabulary flashcards available online • Online tutorials available • Differentiated instruction strategies are included
Concern & Notes
• NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in text
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
PHYSICS Publisher: Holt McDougal Title: Holt McDougal Physics Author: Serway & Faughn Copyright: 2012 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐547-‐58669-‐4 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐547-‐63632-‐0 Strength
• Differentiated instruction strategies included • Problems listed just after examples • Access to customizable pictures and graphs • Ability to modify resources to match student needs • Audio feature available • Note taking strategies built into problem solving
activities • Interactive note taking available within eTextbook • Inquiry based • Exam View with the ability to differentiate tests • Customizable PowerPoint • Intentional connection of physics to other sciences • High quality media galleries available e.g. Why it
Matters Video • Extensive collection of suggested labs and animations
available online • NGSS alignment guide available but not embedded in
text • Interactive whiteboard resources • STEM activities embedded through text • Connections to careers
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Publisher: Pearson Title: Pearson Physics Author: Walker Copyright: 2014 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐137115-‐6 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐13-‐295703-‐8 Strength
• Personalized tutoring • High quality media galleries available eg. Untamed
Science Videos • Interactive simulations • Wide variety of suggested labs with materials list for
the course is featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Probe labs compatible with Vernier, Pasco, and, Texas Instruments
• Mastering Physics platform (pre-‐lecturing questions, gradebook diagnostics & tutorials)
• Every chapter contains a real life physics connection – Physics and You.
• Differentiated instruction strategies are included • Math diagnostics for Chemistry • Visually appealing diagrams • Clear and simple problem solving illustrations
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Glencoe Physics: Principles & Problems Author: Zitzewitz, Haase & Harper Copyright: 2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07-‐659252-‐4 ISBN: TE 978-‐0-‐07-‐896405-‐5 Strength:
• Visually appealing diagrams • Clear and simple problem solving illustrations • Wide variety of suggested labs (launch labs, mini labs,
physics labs, etc) with materials list for the course are featured at the beginning of the Teacher’s Edition
• Virtual investigations, simulations and tutorials • Lab manager software with the ability to customize
labs • Connects to physics to real life
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
• Printable multi-‐lingual online glossary • Vocabulary flashcards available online only • Online tutorials available • Differentiated instruction strategies are included
Publisher: Pearson-‐ Addison Wesley Title: Conceptual Physics Author: Hewitt Copyright: 2015 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐321-‐909107
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Publisher: Pearson Title: Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 11th Edition Author: Marieb Copyright: 2015 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐348166-‐2 Advanced Placement and Honors Text
Publisher: Pearson Title: Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 6th Edition Author: Martini & Bartholomew Copyright: 2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐13-‐282772-‐0 Advanced Placement and Honors Text
Publisher: McGraw Hill Title: Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th Edition Author: Shier, Butler, and Lewis Copyright:2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐07-‐662943-‐5 Advanced Placement and Honors Text
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
Publisher: Elsevier Mosby Title: Anthony’s Textbook of Anatomy & Physiology, 20th Edition Author: Thibodeau Copyright: 2013 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐323-‐09600-‐3 College & Dual Credit Text
Publisher: Elsevier Mosby Title: The Human Body in Health and Disease Author: Patton & Thibodeau Copyright: 2014 ISBN: SE 978-‐0-‐323-‐10123-‐3 College & Dual Credit Text
It is essential that the instructor follow the NAD curriculum standards in support of a Seventh-‐day Adventist, creationist world-‐view.
North American Division Office of Education Science Textbook Selection Committee
June, 2014 San Diego, California
Committee:
Mike Furr, Chair: Director of Secondary Education, Southwestern Union Conference Donovan Ross, Co-‐Chair: Secondary Associate, Columbia Union Conference Kate Baldwin: Spring Valley Academy, Columbia Union Conference Ophelia Barizo: Highland View Academy, Columbia Union Conference Peter Bayer: Kingsway College, Seventh-‐day Adventist Church in Canada Adam Littell: Mt. Pisgah Academy, Southern Union Conference Catherine Parris: Union Springs Academy, Atlantic Union Conference Paul Turk: El Dorado Adventist School, Pacific Union Conference
Contact Information for Publishers
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Holt/McDougal Contact Person: Robert Sheridan, Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Marketing Office Email: [email protected] Phone: (512) 795-‐3208 www.hmhco.com Pearson /Prentice Hall Contact Person: Matt Robeson, Accounts General Manager for SDA Education in North America Email: [email protected] Phone: (804) 836-‐3906 Fax: (703) 842-‐8496 www.pearsonschool.com McGraw Hill/Glencoe Customer Service Phone: (800) 338-‐3987 www.mheonline.com
