TECH: Science curriculum materials

[Paula Galland <paula@FREENET.SCRI.FSU.EDU>]

This is the year for science curriculum revision and possible textbook
adoption grades K-12 in our school district.  Before the committee begins
evaluation the dreaded "tote books", I'd like to expose them to some
other kinds of science curriculum materials, especially those using
technology like Windows on Science, CNN Videolink, computer software, etc.

My plan is to bring the committee together at regular intervals
throughout the fall and winter for brief presentations from vendors about
these products.  My science expertise ends at about grade six, so I am
appealing to you for suggestions.  What programs, etc. are you using in
science at any grade level?  Are any of you using the laserdisc physical
science program for ninth grade developed several years ago?  Do any of
you have suggestions for vendor presentations?

I would greatly appreciate any ideas you may have to help me.  It seems
such a waste of taxpayer's money to spend a half million dollars for
science textbooks that will be outdated before we receive them. We can
spend this money on any science materials we choose, so I'd really like
for the teachers to know what their options are before they ever see the
first textbook for examination.

TIA,
  Paula

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Paula Galland - Glynn Co. Schools - St. Simons Isl., GA
                     paula@freenet.fsu.edu
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