Science Curriculum Adoption Committee
Purpose
The purpose of the Science Curriculum Adoption Committee: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, IB Biology, IB Chemistry is to review, evaluate, and recommend quality and appropriate textbooks and instructional resources for approval by the district Governing Board.
Public Review Of Materials
Location: SUSD Oak Campus, 7501 E Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Dates: Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm SUSD school days
Additional Information: Extended hours and access during non-school days is available upon request with advanced notice. Please contact Tiffany Sorensen – tsorensen@susd.org.
Final Recommendations
The following materials are the Committee’s final recommendations for adoption and will be presented to the SUSD Governing Board.
AP Biology
- Biology for the AP Course, ©2022, Bedford, Freeman & Worth
AP Chemistry
- Chemistry, 14th Edition, AP Edition, McGraw Hill
IB Biology
- IB Biology Course Companion (Higher Level and Standard Level), 2023 Edition, Oxford University Press
IB Chemistry
- IB Chemistry Course Companion (Higher Level and Standard Level), 2023 Edition, Oxford University Press
Material Selection and Vendor Presentations
Materials that best meet the criteria and selected by the committee for further exploration. Vendor presentations will be added after they are presented to the committee.
AP Biology
- Biology for the AP Course, ©2022, Bedford, Freeman & Worth – Presentation
- Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, 15th Edition, AP Edition Update, Cengage – Presentation
- Campbell Biology, 12th Edition, AP Edition, Pearson – Presentation
AP Chemistry
- Chemistry, 14th Edition, AP Edition, McGraw Hill – Presentation
- Chemistry, 11th Edition, AP Edition, Cengage – Presentation
IB Biology
- IB Biology Course Companion (Higher Level and Standard Level), 2023 Edition, Oxford University Press – Presentation
IB Chemistry
- Standard Level Chemistry for the IB Diploma Programme, and Higher Level Chemistry for the IB Diploma Programme, 3rd Edition, IB Source – Presentation
- IB Chemistry Course Companion (Higher Level and Standard Level), 2023 Edition, Oxford University Press – Presentation
Materials Submitted for Review
Curricular Materials that have been submitted for the first round of review:
AP Biology
- Biology for the AP Course, ©2022, Bedford, Freeman & Worth
- Biology, 14th Edition, AP Edition, McGraw Hill
- Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, 15th Edition, AP Edition Update, Cengage
- AP Biology, 3rd Edition, BIOZONE
- Campbell Biology, 12th Edition, AP Edition, Pearson
- Campbell Biology In Focus, 4th Edition, AP Edition, Pearson
AP Chemistry
- Chemistry: The Central Science, 15th Edition, AP Edition, Pearson
- Chemistry, 14th Edition, AP Edition, McGraw Hill
- AP Chemistry 1 and AP Chemistry 2, CED Edition, Edvantage Science
- Chemistry, 11th Edition, AP Edition, Cengage
- Chemistry: An Atoms-Focused Approach, First AP Edition, W.W. Norton & Company
- Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 6th Edition, AP Edition, Pearson
IB Biology
- Biology for the IB Diploma Coursebook 3rd Edition, and Workbook 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press
- Standard Level Biology for the IB Diploma Programme, and Higher Level Biology for the IB Diploma Programme, 3rd Edition, IB Source
- IB Biology Diploma Programme, 3rd Edition, BIOZONE
- IB Biology Course Companion (Higher Level and Standard Level), 2023 Edition, Oxford University Press
- IB Diploma Programme Biology Higher Level & Standard Level, FE2025, Kognity
IB Chemistry
- Chemistry for the IB Diploma Coursebook 3rd Edition, and Workbook 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press
- Standard Level Chemistry for the IB Diploma Programme, and Higher Level Chemistry for the IB Diploma Programme, 3rd Edition, IB Source
- IB Chemistry Course Companion (Higher Level and Standard Level), 2023 Edition, Oxford University Press
- IB Diploma Programme Chemistry Higher Level & Standard Level, FE2025, Kognity
Courses Included in this Adoption
- AP Biology (5435-5435)
- AP Chemistry (5436-5437)
- IB SL Biology (5084-5085)
- IB HL Biology Year 1 (5080-5081)
- IB HL Biology Year 2 (5082-5083)
- IB SL Chemistry (5090-5091)
- IB HL Chemistry Year 1 (5092-5093)
- IB HL Chemistry Year 2 (5094-5095)
Objectives
The committee will:
- Learn about current best practices in three-dimensional science instruction.
- Learn about Arizona Science Standards, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, College Board Advanced Placement (AP) and Arizona science education requirements.
- Review rubric criteria to be used to evaluate science textbooks and resources.
- Review and evaluate science textbooks and instructional resources.
- Recommend textbooks and instructional resources to the Governing Board for formal approval and adoption.
Requirements
Applicants must be able to meet the following commitments:
- Review committee meeting agendas and materials prior to each meeting.
- Adhere to the norms established for the committee work.
- Be willing to participate as an unpaid volunteer.
- Eligible certified employees may receive horizontal move hours for committee meetings occurring after the school day.
- Attend and actively participate in all of the following committee meetings:
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, October 30, 2024: 4:00 - 6:00 pm- Wednesday, December 4, 2024: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024:
3:30 - 5:30 pm1:30 – 3:30 pm - Thursday, January 23, 2025: Tentative time 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Classroom teachers will be provided with a substitute
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
All meetings will take place at SUSD’s Oak Campus:
7501 E. Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
Apply
The process for textbook and instructional material adoption is important for teachers, students, and parents. In accordance with Arizona statute, Policy 15-721, SUSD follows a structured process for curriculum review and recommendation for adoption by the Governing Board. Participation by various stakeholders is vital to the process. As stated in SUSD’s Information for Committee Board Policy, at least one-half (1/2) of the members of any curriculum development committee shall be District certificated teachers who possess content knowledge of the curriculum to be developed. A three-person selection team comprised of SUSD Cabinet, Ed Services Department and/or Teaching and Learning Department team members will review applications and select applicants to ensure the committee make-up includes content experts and diverse voices from across our learning communities. All curriculum adoption committees convened will comply with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.
The application for this committee is closed.
Meetings
Facilitators
Dr. Kimberly Dodds-Keran
Director of Teaching and Learning
Johanna Kaiser
Science Academic Coach
Dede Johnston
Instructional Materials Specialist
Members
Brandon Bogardus
Teacher
Randy Coffer
Teacher
Jennifer MacColl
Teacher
Stacey Rosenfeld
Teacher
Jacqueline Wells
Teacher