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Peer reviewedSchneider, E. Ruth – Science and Children, 1977
Discusses procedures for selecting textbooks. Provided are guidelines for reviewing textbooks, analyzing content, and analyzing strategies. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation, Guidelines
Peer reviewedMcLeod, Richard J. – Science and Children, 1979
Presented in this article is a set of guidelines to follow in the selection of a science textbook. Instructions on how to examine textbooks are given. Topics considered are types of experiments, appropriateness of content, definition of concepts, meaningful activities, sequence, reading level, eye appeal, and safety. (SA)
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
