Vendor Name:  McGraw-Hill	Quality						( List the strengths + and weaknesses of the material)
		4	3	2	1	0	-	Plus	Delta
	Grade Level of Materials:  4-6	Excellent	Good	Average	Poor	Missing	N/A	* Great graphics	* Definition not taken
1.	The student text is well-organized and structured in a student friendly and manageable way.		X					* Not teachers directed	out of context page
2.	The teacher's edition is well organized and easy to follow.		X					or dependent	* No deifinitions on page
3.	Materials are current and reflect the most authoritative study and research in the area of science.		X					* Neat pictures and	* Harder vocabulary and
4.	The text/graphics are free of religious, gender, social and national origin bias.		X					diagrams	topics
5.	Graphics reflect the cultural diversity of the learning community.			X				* Good variety of pictures	* Human body and
6.	Controversial subjects are presented objectively and in an age-appropriate manner.					X		and diagrams	systems?
7.	Vocabulary/readability is appropriate for the grade level.			X				* Not as student depen-	* Vocabulary definitions
8.	Text and materials are available to support ESL, special needs, gifted student populations.		X					dent	not on page - embedded
9.	There are activities and materials which are engaging and promote "hands-on" science.	X						* Science magazine	* Provisional sex ed
10.	There are supplemental activities and materials which reinforce and enrich the science program.						X	* Quick lab	embedded
11.	Skills, concepts and activities are aligned with IL state standards and the Rock Island		X					* Links match btw texts	* Vocabulary meaning in
	School District 41alignment document.								the context
12.	Important grade level topics are covered in scope and breadth with little or no gaps in content.		X
13.	The program provides a variety of assessments in multiple modalities that will inform instruction.	X
14.	Materials appear to be durable.	X
15.	Lab activities meet the constraints of RISD 41 labs/equipment and enhance content and instruction.	X
16.	Publisher has commitment to provide support and methods to provide regular updates to materials.						X
17.	Opportunity for technology integration are identified and available.	X