Science Gr 6-8 and Physical Science
Instructional Resources and Textbook Adoption 2022-2023
A diverse committee consisting of teachers, administrators, district staff, parents, and other vetted stakeholders participated in the first phase of the adoption process. They reviewed and evaluated six instructional resources. Using a rubric, they selected the top two products shown below.
Your input is needed to help make the final decision on the product the Richmond County School System will use for the next 6 years.
1. Please review the two products below.
2. Complete the short survey provided.
Thank you in advance for your input and support.
The Teaching and Learning Instructional Resource and Textbook Adoption Team
Choice for Grades 6-8 and Physical Science
PRODUCT NAME: Inspire Science
PUBLISHER/VENDOR: McGraw Hill
PRODUCT WEBSITE: https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-AIB05M0/6-8-integrated.htm
DESCRIPTION: Inspire Science for grades 6–8 is designed to spark your middle school students' interest and empower them to ask more questions, think more critically, and generate innovative ideas. With the proven 5E instructional framework, Inspire Science provides an in-depth, collaborative, evidence based, and a project-based learning experience to place middle school science students on the path to career and college readiness.
(The description of the product is taken directly from the website.)
STANDARDS CORRELATIONS
Grade 6 Correlations.
Grade 7 Correlations
Grade 8 Correlations
Physical Science Correlations.
The standards correlation document demonstrates how the product aligns with the Health and PE Georgia Standards of Excellence.
ONLINE RESOURCE ACCESS
Website URL: https://my.mheducation.com/login
Grade 6-8
Username: InspireELP Password: scienceMH2022
Grade 9-12 (Physical Science)
Username: InspireGr9-12 Password: scienceMH2022
Choice for Grades 6-8 and Physical Science
PRODUCT NAME: Elevate Science
PUBLISHER/VENDOR: Savvas
PRODUCT WEBSITE: https://www.savvas.com/index.cfm?locator=PS3eR5
DESCRIPTION: elevateScienceâ„¢ is a K-8 phenomena-based science curriculum immersing students in the inquiry process. This is science elevated for problem solving, critical thinking, and the NGSS performance expectations.
(The description of the product is taken directly from the website.)
RESOURCES:
Richmond County Savvas Resource Page
Demo Access for all G6-8 Science Titles
STANDARDS CORRELATIONS
Savvas Correlations hard copies are available at preview site locations ( National Hills and Morgan Rd). The standards correlation document demonstrates how the product aligns with the Health and PE Georgia Standards of Excellence.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Website URL: www.savvasrealize.com
Username: GA6-12Sci Password: Georgia2022
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Feedback
If you are a Teacher, Administrator, or other district employee, CLICK HERE to complete the feedback form.
If you are a Stakeholder (Parent, other) who does not work for the Richmond County School System, CLICK HERE to complete the feedback form.