The following materials have been reviewed by Washington State LASER, and are considered to be Exemplary Instructional Materials.
Grade Level |
Instructional Materials |
Developer |
Publisher |
K-5 |
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS): Tracks |
BSCS |
|
K-5 |
Science Companion |
Chicago Science Group |
|
K-6 |
Full Option Science System (FOSS) |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
|
K-6 |
Insights |
Education Development Center |
|
1-6 |
Science and Technology for Children (STC) |
National Science Resources Center |
|
3-5 |
Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS): Space Science Sequence |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
|
4-10 |
Astro Adventures (Supplemental to support Space Science GLEs) |
Pacific Science Center |
|
5-7 |
Amazing Cells |
Washington MESA and University of Washington Genome Sciences Education Outreach |
Washington MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement) |
6-8 |
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS): Science and Technology |
BSCS |
|
6-8 |
Middle School Inquiry Science: Project Based Life Science |
It's About Time Publishing Company |
|
6-8 |
Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP): Science & Life Issues |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
|
6-8 |
Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP): Issues and Earth Science |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
|
6-8 |
Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP): Issues and Physical Science |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
|
7-8 |
Full Option Science System (FOSS) for Middle School |
Lawrence Hall of Science |
|
7-8 |
Science and Technology Concepts for Middle School (STC/MS) |
National Science Resources Center |
|
8-9 |
Interactions in Physical Science |
San Diego State University |
|
9 |
Introductory Physical Science |
Education Development Center |
|
9-10 |
Active Biology |
It's About Time Publishing Company |
|
9-10 |
Active Chemistry |
Association of American Institute of Chemical Engineers |
|
9-10 |
Active Physical Science |
It's About Time Publishing Company |
|
9-10 |
Active Physics: Core Select |
It's About Time Publishing Company |
|
9-10 |
BioComm: Biology in a Community Context |
William Leonard, John Penick, and Barbara Speziale |
|
9-10 |
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Biology: A Human Approach |
BSCS |
|
9-10 |
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Science: An Inquiry Approach |
BSCS |
|
9-10 |
Chemistry |
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company |
|
9-10 |
Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom) |
American Chemical Society |
|
9-10 |
Coordinated Science: Physical, Earth, and Space Sciences (Inquiry Based Project Approach) |
It's About Time Publishing Company |
|
9-10 |
EarthComm 5 Unit Edition (Earth System Science in the Community) |
American Geological Institute |
|
9-10 |
Ecological Networks |
Bellevue School District/Baliga Labs |
|
9-10 |
Insights in Biology |
Education Development Center |
|
9-10 |
Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP): Science and Sustainability |
Lawrence Hall of Science |