We have used this curriculum for the last couple of years. Unfortunately, there are very few positives. The assessments are strong and well aligned with the standards, but that seems to be about it. The instructional materials are severely lacking. The presentations and the textbook just touch the surface of the concepts and skim over complex ideas as if the students are already supposed to know the material. The labs are even worse. Students are basically supposed to design their own labs based on a prompt (literally design the lab themselves -- procedures and materials). Our teachers have had to spend an incredible amount of time creating their own practice resources, learning activities, and building up the presentations just to make it work. The assessments, while good, are wayyyy too challenging for what is provided in the instructional materials. Unfortunately, I do not recommend this curriculum.
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Supported implementation or training, Evaluated or selected the product · 6–8, 9–12 · Two to three school years · Ongoing support and coaching · National or current edition
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