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The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Grant #1998-4248

Review of Middle School Physical Science Texts

John L. Hubisz, Ph.D., Hubisz@unity.ncsu.edu

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The Reviewers

Herbert H. Gottlieb, M.A., Physics Teacher and Consultant on Physics Equipment, 5630 229th Street, Bayside NY 11364-2032

Kelley L. Holzknecht, M.S., Department of Chemistry and Physical Science, Meredith College3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC 27607-5298

John L. Hubisz, Ph.D., Physics Department, Box 8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC 27695-8202

H. Thomas Hudson, Ph.D., Physics Department, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209

Howard P. Lyon, B.A., 2048 Enfield Lane, Erie PA 16509

Beverley A.P. Taylor, Ph.D., Physics Department, Miami University, Hamilton OH 45011

Raymond C. Turner, Department of Physics/Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson SC 29634-1911

James Watson, Jr., Ph.D., Physics Department, Ball State University, Muncie IN 47306

Nancy T. Watson, M.A., Department of Burris Laboratory School, 3704 South Robinwood Drive, Muncie IN 47304

The Textbooks

*Addison-Wesley Science Insights: Exploring Matter and Energy M. DiSpezio, M. Linner-Luebe, M. Lisowski, G. Skoog, and B. Sparks (1996)

*Carolina Academic Press Integrated Science (2000) 3 Volumes for 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades (1995) (1990)

The Center for Applied Research in Education Ready-to-Use Physical Science Activities for Grades 5-12 Mark J. Handwerker, Ph.D. (1999)

Delmar Publishers The Best of WonderScience (1997)

*Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Science Interactions Course 1 - 3< (1998)

*Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Glencoe Physical Science Charles W. McLaughlin and Marilyn Thompson (1999)

*Harcourt Brace & Company Science AnyTime (1995) 6th Grade

*Holt, Rinehart and Winston/Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Science Plus: Technology and Society (1993)

Holt, Rinehart and Winston Holt Physical Science (1994) and Teacher Resources Units 1-6

LeBel, J. M. Enterprises Integrated Science Two Books Alan Fraser, Ian Gilchrist, Tony Partridge, Harry Herzer III, and Bruce Hemphill (1994)

*Merrill Publishing Company Focus on Physical Science (1989) (1987) (1984) (1981) (1977) (1974) (1969)

Merrill Publishing Company Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years Second Edition Jean Harlan (1980) (1976)

*Prentice-Hall Science Explorer Volumes A-O (2000)

*Prentice-Hall Exploring Physical Science Second Edition (1997) (1995)

*Prentice-Hall Prentice-Hall Science (1994) (1993) 6 Volumes

*Scott, Foresman and Company Discover Science (1991)

Scott, Foresman and Company Measure and Find Out: A Quantitative Approach to Science Three Books Clifford Swartz (1969)

*South-Western Educational Publishing Science Links (1998) Volumes 1-14

Steck-Vaughn The Wonders of Science: Matter, Motion, and Machines Joan S. Gottlieb (1990)

* Looked at in detail for this report

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