Vendor Name:  McGraw-Hill	Quality						( List the strengths + and weaknesses of the material)
		4	3	2	1	0	-	Plus	Delta
	Grade Level of Materials:  K-3	Excellent	Good	Average	Poor	Missing	N/A	* The little trade books are	* No CD or videos to see
1.	The student text is well-organized and structured in a student friendly and manageable way.		X					really neat for Kdg. To	* Need to see some
2.	The teacher's edition is well organized and easy to follow.	X						learn to read	technology offered in
3.	Materials are current and reflect the most authoritative study and research in the area of science.		X					* Could correlate easily	brochure
4.	The text/graphics are free of religious, gender, social and national origin bias.		X					with National Geographic	* Home School Activity/
5.	Graphics reflect the cultural diversity of the learning community.		X					kits/materials	Connection not is Spanish
6.	Controversial subjects are presented objectively and in an age-appropriate manner.						X	* Science Center Cards
7.	Vocabulary/readability is appropriate for the grade level.	X						explore activity
8.	Text and materials are available to support ESL, special needs, gifted student populations.		X					* Connection to other
9.	There are activities and materials which are engaging and promote "hands-on" science.		X					subject areas
10.	There are supplemental activities and materials which reinforce and enrich the science program.		X					* Easier readability
11.	Skills, concepts and activities are aligned with IL state standards and the Rock Island			X				* Mini-lessons
	School District 41alignment document.							* Trade books included -
12.	Important grade level topics are covered in scope and breadth with little or no gaps in content.	X						* Integrated curriculum
13.	The program provides a variety of assessments in multiple modalities that will inform instruction.	X						* Trade books a must
14.	Materials appear to be durable.		X					with series
15.	Lab activities meet the constraints of RISD 41 labs/equipment and enhance content and instruction.		X					* Great age appropriate
16.	Publisher has commitment to provide support and methods to provide regular updates to materials.		X					reading
17.	Opportunity for technology integration are identified and available.	X