Criteria for the Adoption of Basal Instructional Materials For

Oregon Department of Education

255 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-947-5783

Criteria for the Adoption of Basal Instructional Materials for

Category 2 - Science, Grades K-5/6

Contract Years 2010 - 2016

I. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION

A.BASAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CRITERIA

Submitted Materials must be organized systems of instruction that:

• Align with the Oregon Content Standards in Science

Does the program meet the above requirements for basal instructional materials?

______Yes _____No

B.EQUITY CRITERIA

Submitted Materials Must:

• Provide models, selections, activities and opportunities for responses which promote respect for all people regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

AND

• Avoid stereotyping

Does the program meet the above requirements for equity?

______Yes _____No

C. National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Submitted Materials Must:

• Have assurance from the publishers agreeing to comply with the most current NIMAS specifications regarding accessible instructional materials.

Does the program meet the above requirements for NIMAS?

______Yes _____No

10 Exceeds the criteria
9
8 Adheres to the criteria
7
6 Sometimes adheres to the criteria
5
4Occasionally adheres to the criteria
3
2 Rarely adheres to the criteria
1

Category 2 – Science, Grades K-5/6

II. EVALUATIVE CRITERIA SECTION

Instructional Materials:

____1 Provides content that is correlated to the Oregon State Core and Content Standards

and Essential Skills which promote scientific inquiry, use of evidence, critical thinking, making connections, and communication ateach grade level K-5/6.

____2.Provides instructional strategies, reading selections, and instructional support materials to ensure that students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve the Oregon State Core and Content Standards at grades K-5/6.

____3.Provides factual student materials aligned to Oregon State Core and Content Standards at grades K-5/6, that address a wide range of learning styles and abilities and are engaging and scientifically accurate, including print materials, graphics, art, and technology tools and applications.

____4.Provides analysis of readability using the Lexile Framework for reading. Provide materials written at grade level Lexile for intended audience and provide for struggling readers at lower Lexiles.

____5.Provides support materials that promote interdisciplinary instruction.

____6.Incorporates scientific inquiry and engineering design in student learning and assessment which includes use of hands on materials.

____7.Provides instructional material for practice, remediation, and enrichment to support all multiple learning styles and learning levels including all subgroups (i.e., ELL, SPED, and TAG) that are age- and grade-level appropriate.

____8.Provides formative and summative assessment materials which align in content to the Oregon Science Core and Content Standards at grades K-5/6.

____9.Provides technology to support the instructional needs of students and/or teachers.

___10.Visually focused and uncluttered with clearly defined lesson objectives, and formatted for efficient student and teacher use.

___11Provides accurate and compelling background information that enriches the knowledge base of students and teachers.

___12. Includes vocabulary presented in context. Vocabulary is accessible, introduced, reinforced and continuously reviewed. Similar terms and/or synonyms are presented when appropriate. Visual representations augment vocabulary when appropriate.

___13.Provides relevant applications for students to relate scientific knowledge to the world

around them and to build an awareness of science in life, home, school, and various careers.

___14.Provides professional development and ongoing support including materials specifically

designed for use by the teacher to implement the science program.

___15. Emphasizes the importance of safety in science.

___16.Provides materials in multiple language formats.

Oregon Department of Education

255 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-947-5783

Criteria for the Adoption of Basal Instructional Materials for

Category 3 – Science, Grades 6-8

Contract Years 2010 - 2016

I. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION

A.BASAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CRITERIA

Submitted Materials must be organized systems of instruction that:

• Align with the Oregon Content Standards in Science

Does the program meet the above requirements for basal instructional materials?

______Yes _____No

B.EQUITY CRITERIA

Submitted Materials Must:

• Provide models, selections, activities and opportunities for responses which promote respect for all people regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

AND

• Avoid stereotyping

Does the program meet the above requirements for equity?

______Yes _____No

C. National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Submitted Materials Must:

• Have assurance from the publishers agreeing to comply with the most current NIMAS specifications regarding accessible instructional materials.

Does the program meet the above requirements for NIMAS?

______Yes _____No

10 Exceeds the criteria
9
8 Adheres to the criteria
7
6 Sometimes adheres to the criteria
5
4Occasionally adheres to the criteria
3
2 Rarely adheres to the criteria
1

Category 3 – Science, Grades 6-8

II. EVALUATIVE CRITERIA SECTION

Instructional Materials:

____1.Provide content that is correlated to the Oregon State Core and Content Standards and Essential Skills grades 6-8 which promote scientific inquiry, use of evidence, critical thinking, making connections, and communication.

____2.Provide formative, summative, and diagnostic assessment for various levels of learners that include conceptual understanding, basic and procedural skills, scientific inquiry and engineering design. Multiple assessment formats are included.

____3.Provide engaging scientifically accurate student materials that address a wide range of learning styles and abilities which may include print materials, graphics, audio support, technological options/recommendations, materials list and reference information for lab experiences some of which are inquiry based, etc.

____4.Allow teachers to access, edit and print pages from a CD or online version.

____5.Provide teacher materials that support different student learning levels and styles, while providing guidance on implementation.

____6.Promote student scientific discourse to encourage evidence-based conclusions.

____7.Provide materials in print, audio and online resources for students.

____8.Promote scientific inquiry and engineering design, reasoning, communication, making connections, cross curricular integrations, and designing and analyzing investigations.

____9.Provide materials in multiple language formats.

____10.Include a variety of opportunities that promote higher level thinking.

____11.Provide for meaningful practice, remediation, and enrichment to support all multiple learning styles and learning levels including all subgroups (including ELL, SPED, and TAG).

____12.Make available on-going professional development for implementation and continued use of the curriculum.

____13.Provide analysis of readability using the Lexile Framework for reading representing a variety of materials.

____14.Provide materials written at grade level Lexile for intended audience and provide for struggling readers at several lower Lexiles.

____15.Provide relevant applications for students to relate science to life, home, school, various careers, and to apply their knowledge and skills as scientifically literate citizens.

____16.Provide for integration between the science content strands of life, physical, and earth and space.

____17.Provide materials that are visually uncluttered and laid out in an easy to follow format, allowing quick identification of lesson objectives and preparations.

Oregon Department of Education

255 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-947-5783

Criteria for the Adoption of Basal Instructional Materials for

Category 4 – Biology, Grades 9-12

Contract Years 2010 - 2016

I. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION

A.BASAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CRITERIA

Submitted Materials must be organized systems of instruction that:

• Align with the Oregon Content Standards in Science

Does the program meet the above requirements for basal instructional materials?

______Yes _____No

B.EQUITY CRITERIA

Submitted Materials Must:

• Provide models, selections, activities and opportunities for responses which promote respect for all people regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

AND

• Avoid stereotyping

Does the program meet the above requirements for equity?

______Yes _____No

C. National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Submitted Materials Must:

• Have assurance from the publishers agreeing to comply with the most current NIMAS specifications regarding accessible instructional materials.

Does the program meet the above requirements for NIMAS?

______Yes _____No

10 Exceeds the criteria
9
8 Adheres to the criteria
7
6 Sometimes adheres to the criteria
5
4Occasionally adheres to the criteria
3
2 Rarely adheres to the criteria
1

Category 4 - Biology (Grades 9-12)

II.EVALUATIVE CRITERIA SECTION

Instructional Materials:

____1.Provide instructional strategies, content and instructional materials to ensure that students acquire the necessary skills to achieve the Oregon Science Core and Content Standards.

____2.Provides instructional strategies and activities which support Oregon’s Essential Skills.

____3.Provide materials specifically designed for use by the teacher to plan, implement and assess appropriate instruction for all learners, including all subgroups. Materials are tied to each lesson for practice, enrichment or remediation.

____4.Provide a variety of ongoing formative, summative, diagnostic and cumulative assessment materials (multiple choice, short answer, free-response, etc.) for various levels of learners.

____5.Integrate instructional strategies and support materials to incorporate engineering design.

____6.Integrate instructional strategies and support materials to incorporate scientific inquiry.

____7.Provides engaging, scientifically accurate materials in multiple formats that address a wide range of learning styles and abilities: internet, CD-ROM, electronic lessons, virtual labs, simulations, and technology enhanced lessons.

____8.Providesmaterial in multiple language formats (e.g. textbooks, lab books, assessments, etc.).

____9.Provides comprehensive, substantial, and extensive guidance based on current research for teachers to deliver safe, effective, efficient, and appropriate instruction for all learners (e.g. ELL, TAG, IEP, etc.) that are age and grade level appropriate.

____10.Provides instructional strategies and support materials that promote interdisciplinary and cross curricular connections.

____11.Provides instructional strategies and activities for vocabulary acquisition including use of contextual clues, graphic organizers, and learning new words, root words, prefixes, and suffixes.

____12.Includes vocabulary presented in context. The vocabulary is accessible, introduced, reinforced and continuously reviewed. Similar terms and/or synonyms are presented when appropriate. Visual representations augment vocabulary when appropriate.

____13.Provide analysis of readability for all materials using the Lexile Framework for reading and provide for readers at multiple Lexile levels.

____14.Provides opportunities for students to make connections between their personal experiences and the instructional materials used and develops the ability of students to apply their knowledge and skills as scientifically literate citizens.

____15.Provides materials and teaching strategies that address the safe handling and disposal of chemical substances, laboratory safety procedures, and appropriate use of laboratory safety equipment and clothing.

____16.Provides opportunities for students to think critically, creatively, and reflectively in scientific investigations and problem solving and provides multiple opportunities for remediation and extension.

____17.Provides activities, reading, or other opportunities to discuss the ethical issues that science and technology bring to society.

____18.Provide relevant applications for students to relate science to the world around them and to build scientific awareness in life, home, school, and various careers.

Oregon Department of Education

255 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-947-5783

Criteria for the Adoption of Basal Instructional Materials for

Category5 – Chemistry, Grades 9-12

Contract Years 2010 - 2016

I. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION

A.BASAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CRITERIA

Submitted Materials must be organized systems of instruction that:

• Align with the Oregon Content Standards in Science

Does the program meet the above requirements for basal instructional materials?

______Yes _____No

B.EQUITY CRITERIA

Submitted Materials Must:

• Provide models, selections, activities and opportunities for responses which promote respect for all people regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

AND

• Avoid stereotyping

Does the program meet the above requirements for equity?

______Yes _____No

C. National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Submitted Materials Must:

• Have assurance from the publishers agreeing to comply with the most current NIMAS specifications regarding accessible instructional materials.

Does the program meet the above requirements for NIMAS?

______Yes _____No

10 Exceeds the criteria
9
8 Adheres to the criteria
7
6 Sometimes adheres to the criteria
5
4Occasionally adheres to the criteria
3
2 Rarely adheres to the criteria
1

Category 5- Chemistry (Grades 9-12)

II.EVALUATIVE CRITERIA SECTION

Instructional Materials:

____1.Provide instructional strategies, content and instructional materials to ensure that students acquire the necessary skills to achieve the Oregon Science Core and Content Standards.

____2.Provides instructional strategies and activities which support Oregon’s Essential Skills.

____3.Provide materials specifically designed for use by the teacher to plan, implement and assess appropriate instruction for all learners, including all subgroups. Materials are tied to each lesson for practice, enrichment or remediation.

____4.Provide a variety of ongoing formative, summative, diagnostic and cumulative assessment materials (multiple choice, short answer, free-response, etc.) for various levels of learners.

____5.Integrate instructional strategies and support materials to incorporate engineering design.

____6.Integrate instructional strategies and support materials to incorporate scientific inquiry.

____7.Provides engaging, scientifically accurate materials in multiple formats that address a wide range of learning styles and abilities: internet, CD-ROM, electronic lessons, virtual labs, simulations, and technology enhanced lessons.

____8.Concepts are thoroughly explained and developed in a logical order and increase in depth and complexity.

____9.Provide all materials in multiple language formats (e.g. textbooks, lab books, assessments, etc.).

____10.Provides comprehensive, substantial, and extensive guidance based on current research for teachers to deliver safe, effective, efficient, and appropriate instruction for all learners (e.g. ELL, TAG, IEP, etc.) that are age and grade level appropriate.

____11.Provides instructional strategies and support materials that promote interdisciplinary and cross curricular connections.

____12.Provides instructional strategies and activities for vocabulary acquisition including use of contextual clues, graphic organizers, and learning new words, root words, prefixes, and suffixes.

____13.Includes vocabulary presented in context. The vocabulary is accessible, introduced, reinforced and continuously reviewed. Similar terms and/or synonyms are presented when appropriate. Visual representations augment vocabulary when appropriate.

____14.Provide analysis of readability for all materials using the Lexile Framework for reading and provide for readers at multiple Lexile levels.

____15.Provides opportunities for students to make connections between their personal experiences and the instructional materials used and develops the ability of students to apply their knowledge and skills as scientifically literate citizens.

____16.Provides materials and teaching strategies that address the safe handling and disposal of chemical substances, laboratory safety procedures, and appropriate use of laboratory safety equipment and clothing.

____17.Provides opportunities for students to think critically, creatively, and reflectively in scientific investigations and problem solving and provides multiple opportunities for remediation and extension.

____18.Integrate laboratory instruction to provide support for students learning appropriate terminology, techniques, and technology used in a chemistry laboratory.

____19.Provide relevant applications for students to relate science to the world around them and to build scientific awareness in life, home, school, and various careers.

Oregon Department of Education

255 Capitol St NE

Salem, OR 97310

503-947-5783

Criteria for the Adoption of Basal Instructional Materials for

Category 6 - Earth Science, Grades 9-12

Contract Years 2010 2016

I. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION

A.BASAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CRITERIA

Submitted Materials must be organized systems of instruction that:

• Align with the Oregon Content Standards in Science

Does the program meet the above requirements for basal instructional materials?

______Yes _____No

B.EQUITY CRITERIA

Submitted Materials Must:

• Provide models, selections, activities and opportunities for responses which promote respect for all people regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, or disability.

AND

• Avoid stereotyping

Does the program meet the above requirements for equity?

______Yes _____No

C. National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Submitted Materials Must:

• Have assurance from the publishers agreeing to comply with the most current NIMAS specifications regarding accessible instructional materials.

Does the program meet the above requirements for NIMAS?

______Yes _____No

10 Exceeds the criteria
9
8 Adheres to the criteria
7
6 Sometimes adheres to the criteria
5
4Occasionally adheres to the criteria
3
2 Rarely adheres to the criteria
1

Category 6 – Earth Science (Grades 9-12)

II.EVALUATIVE CRITERIA SECTION

Instructional Materials:

____1.Provide instructional strategies, content and instructional materials to ensure that students acquire the necessary skills to achieve the Oregon Science Core and Content Standards.

____2.Provides instructional strategies and activities which support Oregon’s Essential Skills.

____3.Provide materials specifically designed for use by the teacher to plan, implement and assess appropriate instruction for all learners, including all subgroups. Materials are tied to each lesson for practice, enrichment or remediation.

____4.Provide a variety of ongoing formative, summative, diagnostic and cumulative assessment materials (multiple choice, short answer, free-response, etc.) for various levels of learners.

____5.Integrate instructional strategies and support materials to incorporate engineering design.

____6.Integrate instructional strategies and support materials to incorporate scientific inquiry.

____7.Provides engaging, scientifically accurate materials in multiple formats that address a wide range of learning styles and abilities: internet, CD-ROM, electronic lessons, virtual labs, simulations, and technology enhanced lessons.

____8.Provides students with the opportunity to develop an awareness of the geologic evidence for evolution.