Textbook+Reviews

=__Textbook Reviews__=


 * Biology Textbooks
 * Chemistry Textbooks
 * Earth/Space Textbooks
 * Physics Textbooks
 * Middle School Textbooks

=**__Rubric for Grading__:**=

** General Information: ** - Book citation - Content Area, Grade Level, Difficulty (i.e. Honors, College Prep, etc) ** (On a scale of 1 – 5, 1 being poor and 5 being excellent; provide brief Explanation) ** ** Organization: ** - Are the chapters organized in a reasonable progression? - Do the chapters have an adequate level of depth on the subject matter? (i.e. does not gloss over important ideas, but also does not bog down students in trivial areas) ** Chapters: ** - Do the Chapters provide a brief introduction and conclusion? - Do the Chapters include clearly stated objectives for the student? - Are the Chapters dry and wordy, or does the text provide the student with visual aids, sample problems, and interesting side notes? - Does the Chapter provide the student with vocabulary words and are these words clearly defined? - Are there real life examples given to the student? (i.e. does the text attempt to relate to the student’s daily life) - Are the Chapters well supported or researched? - Do the Chapters provide historical information about the content? ** Student work: ** - Are there opportunities within the text for students to do independent work? (i.e. chapter questions, sample questions with answers, activities, etc) - Do the Chapter Questions range in difficulty and design? (i.e. Are there easy/hard questions, are they indicated as such, do questions ask thought provoking questions, etc) - Are there answers to the Chapter Questions for the student to check their work? (i.e. only odd numbers, all questions, etc) - Are there labs provided for the student within the text and are they worthwhile to do? (i.e. does the lab provide the teacher with adequate materials, are the labs inquiry based/cookie cutter, etc) ** Peripherals: ** - Are there any supporting materials to enhance the text? (i.e. student workbooks, CDs, transparencies, etc) - Is there a teacher version of the text and does it adequate support the teacher? (i.e. does it provide additional knowledge for teachers not familiar with the material, are there tips for teaching, etc) ** Overall: ** - How likely would you consider using this text in your own classroom?

=**__Helpful Links__** =
 * Biology **
 * http://www.project2061.org/publications/textbook/default.htm
 * http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/courses/teachers_corner/34097.html
 * http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-1/biology.htm
 * http://www.bscs.org/pdf/prensentationhighschoolbiotext06.pdf
 * http://www.jstor.org/pss/4449410
 * http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/evolution.aspx


 * Chemistry**
 * http://www.chem1.com/chemed/


 * Physics**
 * http://www.aip.org/statistics/texts/hsttext.htm