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New Review: Istation

August 19, 2022March 28, 2016

Learning List recently reviewed Istation’s supplemental reading and writing resources for grades K-8. Content is presented digitally and includes printable resources. The adaptive instructional program identifies and addresses gaps in learning and supports intervention at each Response to Intervention (RtI) tier. The highly visual program engages students with humorous, animated content that frequently addresses topics in science. Instruction is presented by animated characters in an engaging, game-like format that includes direct instruction and guided and independent practice. …[read more]

New Review: Mastery Education’s Measuring Up to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: Science

August 19, 2022March 11, 2016

Learning List has reviewed Mastery Education’s Measuring Up to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: Science. This is a supplemental print resource to help students in grades 5 and 8 (i.e., Levels E and H) prepare for STAAR science tests. Content is organized in short lessons that address specific TEKS. Instruction provides ample opportunities for students to investigate science concepts. … [read more]

New Review: National Geographic Learning/ Cengage Learning’s Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life

September 6, 2022March 1, 2016

National Geographic Learning/ Cengage Learning’s Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life is a comprehensive biology course that supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Biology courses. Resources are available in print and eBook formats. Learning List recently reviewed eBook and digital materials for the course. … [read more]

New Review: Cengage Learning’s New Perspectives on Computer Concepts

September 6, 2022March 1, 2016

Cengage Learning’s New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2016, Comprehensive, is a comprehensive resource that supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Content is available in print and eBook formats, and additional online materials are available from Cengage. Learning List has reviewed the course’s eBook and online content. … [read more]

New Review: Cengage Learning’s Invitation to Computer Science

September 6, 2022March 1, 2016

Cengage Learning’s Invitation to Computer Science is a comprehensive resource that supports instruction in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles courses. Materials are available in print and eBook formats, and additional online resources are available from Cengage. Learning List recently reviewed eBook and online materials. …[read more]

Reviewed: LAB-AIDS’ SEPUP Science

August 19, 2022January 27, 2016

Learning List has reviewed LAB-AIDS’ SEPUP Science resources for middle school science (i.e., grades 6-8) and high school biology courses. LAB-AID’s inquiry-based program organizes instruction around themes related to societal issues and students’ lives. Hands-on activities are at the center of instruction and provide opportunities for all students to explore science concepts. Course resources are available in print and eBook formats. …[read more]

Reviewed: STEMscopes by Accelerate Learning

August 15, 2022January 13, 2016

STEMscopes is a comprehensive, vertically-aligned, online science curriculum focused on the development of STEM skills (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) while addressing 100% of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) science standards for grades K-12. Student materials are available in downloadable PDFs and in consumable texts. …[read more]

New Review: OpenStax College’s College Physics for AP Courses

September 6, 2022December 15, 2015

Learning List recently reviewed OpenStax College’s College Physics for AP Courses, which is a comprehensive, open education resource (OER) resource that supports Advanced Placement (AP) physics instruction at the high school level. Instruction covers two college semesters and addresses the content for AP Physics 1 and 2. The course is available online at no cost (https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/college-physics-ap); low-cost print and eBooks are also available.

New Reviews: Learning A-Z’s Science A-Z

August 19, 2022October 8, 2015

Learning A-Z’s Science A-Z is a supplemental program that supports science instruction in grades K-6. Resources are available online. Student materials must be downloaded and printed or displayed using classroom projection devices. Instruction blends science content with literacy skills through the use of leveled non-fiction readers and hands-on science activities.

New Reviews: Discovery Education’s Science Techbook

August 30, 2022July 8, 2015

Discovery Education’s Science Techbook for Texas is a comprehensive, web-based science curriculum for grades K-12. At each grade level, the multimodal program includes a range of digital resources, including interactive text; embedded videos, animations, and virtual investigations; and hands-on explorations.

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