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Prentice Hall Science Explorer, the nation's leading middle school science program, is the perfect fit for today's classroom. Lead author Michael Padilla weaves together content with hands-on science inquiry that's sure to reach every student.

Available in 16 small books or as the Life, Earth, and Physical series, you'll find the option that best matches your curriculum. Use the textbook alone or in tandem with our exceptional ancillaries and technology. Science Explorer provides you with more options so you can deliver lessons aligned to your standards and preferences. Our commitment to middle school students is unmatched in the areas of inquiry opportunities, visual learning, reading support, and educational technology.


*A proven formula for reading success
*More than 1,400 labs and activities right at your finger tips
*Graphics that engage students and reinforce concepts
*A Prentice Hall exclusive partnership with Emmy Award-winning Discover Channel School videos!

Prentice Hall sets the standard for engaging, hands-on science exploration!



 
 
 
 
 
  ProgramUpDown Description  
The Nature of Science & Technology The Nature of Science & Technology
  1. What is Science?
  2. The Work of Scientists
  3. Technology and Engineering
   		  
From Bacteria to Plants From Bacteria to Plants 1. Living Things
2. Viruses and Bacteria
3. Protists and Fungi
4. Introduction to Plants
5. Seed Plants   		  
Animals Animals 1. Sponges, Cnidarians, and Worms
2. Mollusks, Arthropods, and Echinoderms
3. Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles
4. Birds and Mammals
5. Animal Behavior   		  
Cells and Heredity Cells and Heredity 1. Cell Structure and Function
2. Cell Processes and Energy
3. Genetics: The Science of Heredity
4. Modern Genetics
5. Changes in Living Things   		  
Human Biology and Health Human Biology and Health 1. Bones, Muscles, and Skin
2. Food and Digestion
3. Circulation
4. Respiration & Excretion
5. Fighting Disease
6. The Nervous System
7. The Endocrine System and Reproduction   		  
Environmental Science Environmental Science 1. Populations and Communities
2. Ecosystems and Biomes
3. Living Resources
4. Land, Water, and Air Resources
5. Energy Resource   		  
Inside Earth Inside Earth 1. Plate Tectonics
2. Earthquakes
3. Volcanoes
4. Minerals
5. Rocks   		  
Earth's Changing Surface Earth's Changing Surface 1. Mapping Earth's Surface
2. Weathering and Soil Formation
3. Erosion and Deposition
4. A Trip Through Geologic Time   		  
Earth's Water Earth's Water 1. Fresh Water
2. Freshwater Resources
3. Ocean Motions
4. Ocean Zones   		  
Weather and Climate Weather and Climate 1. The Atmosphere
2. Weather Factors
3. Weather Patterns
4. Climate and Climate Change   		  
Astronomy Astronomy 1. Earth, Moon, and Sun
2. Exploring Space
3. The Solar System
4. Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe   		  
Chemical Building Blocks Chemical Building Blocks 1. Introduction to Matter
2. Solids, Liquids, and Gases
3. Elements and the Periodic Table
4. Exploring Materials    		  
Chemical Interactions Chemical Interactions 1. Atoms and Bonding
2. Chemical Reactions
3. Acids, Bases, and Solutions
4. Carbon Chemistry   		  
Motion, Forces, and Energy Motion, Forces, and Energy 1. Motion
2. Forces
3. Forces in Fluids
4. Work and Machines
5. Energy and Power
6. Thermal Energy and Heat   		  
Electricity and Magnetism Electricity and Magnetism 1. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
2. Electric Charges and Current
3. Electricity and Magnetism at Work
4. Electronics   		  
Sound and Light Sound and Light 1. Characteristics of Waves
2. Sound
3. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
4. Light   		  
Science Explorer Life Science Science Explorer Life Science
  1. Introduction to Life Science
  2. Living Things
  3. Cell Processes and Energy
  4. Genetics: The Science of Heredity
  5. Modern Genetics
  6. Changes Over Time
  7. Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi
  8. Plants
  9. Sponges, Cnidarians, and Worms
  10. Mollusks, Arthropods
  11. and Echinoderms
  12. Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles
  13. Birds and Mammals
  14. Animal Behavior
  15. Bones, Muscles, and Skin
  16. Food and Digestion
  17. Circulation
  18. Respiration and Excretion
  19. Fighting Disease
  20. The Nervous System
  21. The Endocrine System
  22. and Reproduction
  23. Populations and Communities
  24. Ecosystems and Biomes
  25. Living Resources
   		  
Science Explorer Earth Science Science Explorer Earth Science
  1. Introduction to Earth Science
  2. Mapping Earth's Surface
  3. Minerals
  4. Rocks
  5. Plate Tectonics
  6. Earthquakes
  7. Volcanoes
  8. Weathering and Soil Formation
  9. Erosion and Deposition
  10. A Trip Through Geologic Time
  11. Energy Resources
  12. Fresh Water
  13. Ocean Motions
  14. Ocean Zones
  15. The Atmosphere
  16. Weather Factors
  17. Weather Patterns
  18. Climate and Climate Change
  19. The Solar System
  20. Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
   		  
Science Explorer Physical Science Science Explorer Physical Science
  1. Introduction to Physical Science
  2. Introduction to Matter
  3. Solids, Liquids, and Gases
  4. Elements and the Periodic Table
  5. Atoms and Bonding
  6. Chemical Reactions
  7. Acids, Bases, and Solutions
  8. Carbon Chemistry
  9. Motion
  10. Forces
  11. Forces in Fluids
  12. Work and Machines
  13. Energy
  14. Thermal Energy and Heat
  15. Characteristics of Waves
  16. Sound
  17. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  18. Light
  19. Magnetism
  20. Electricity
  21. Using Electricity and Magnetism
  22. Electronic
   		  
 
 
 

Quantitative and qualitative research supporting Prentice Hall Science programs

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Prentice Hall Research Overview
Find out more about Prentice Hall's approach to the foundational and efficacy research that supports our quality programs.

Premiliminary Results of 2005-2006

 
 
  • Integrate labs with ease! More than 1,400 labs and activities are right at your fingertips with the Lab zone™ Easy Planner CD-ROM.  Easily search all labs by time, content, or state standard.
  • A Prentice Hall exclusive partnership!  Emmy Award-winning Discovery Channel School™ videos and DVDs provide visual support for every chapter and support learning with current, real-world examples.
  • A proven formula for reading success Before, during, and after reading support in every lesson enables students to fully understand the big ideas of science.
  • One-of-a-kind virtual experiences Active Art and virtual labs help students see science in a new way by providing virtual explorations of key concepts that reinforce learning.
 
 

Student Edition
Teacher's Edition
Interactive Textbook

Daily Planning

  • All-in-One Teaching Resources
-Lesson Plans
-Color Transparencies
-Answer Keys
-Guided Reading and Study Workbook
-Lab Manual
-Chapter and Book Tests

Reading and Math Support

  • Guided Reading and Study Workbook
  • Adapted Reading and Study Workbook
  • Reading in the Content Area
• Teacher's ELL Handbook

Labs and Activities

  • Lab zoneTM Easy Planner CD-ROM
  • Lab Activity Videos/DVDs
  • Laboratory Manual
  • Probeware Lab Manual with CD-ROM
  • Computer Microscope Lab Manual
  • Inquiry Skills Activity Book (I-III)
  • Consumable and non-consumable materials kits
• Differentiated Instruction Guide to Labs and Activities

Assessment

  • ExamView® Computer Test Bank CD-ROM
  • Test Preparation Workbook
  • Progress Monitoring Assessment
  • Test-Taking Tips with Transparencies
• Adapted Tests

Technology

  • Success TrackerTM
  • TeacherEXPRESSTM CD-ROM
  • PresentationEXPRESSTM CD-ROM
  • Student Edition on Audio
  • Discovery Channel SchoolTM Video and DVD
  • Materials Ordering CD-ROM
• Companion Web site at PHSchool.com

Spanish Resources

  • Spanish Student Edition
  • Spanish Student Edition on Audio
  • Spanish Guided Reading and Study Workbook
• Spanish Teaching Guide with Tests
 
 
  ProgramUpDown Description Year Grade/Age
Prentice Hall Science Integrated Learning System Prentice Hall Science Integrated Learning System        
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Prentice Hall Science Explorer Lead author Michael Padilla once again sets the standard for engaging, hands-on science exploration. The new Prentice Hall Science Explorer now offers 16 small books that give you the flexibility to customize lessons to match your curriculum. A new title, The Nature of Science and Technology, introduces students to the sciences, scientific methods, skills, and technology and design concepts they'll need to succeed in middle grades science! Whether using the text alone or in tandem with exceptional ancillaries and technology, teachers can utilize differentiated instruction components to meet the needs of every student at every learning level. Unparalleled technology activates text content and takes science beyond the classroom and into the real world.    2007 6-8    
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Prentice Hall Science Explorer Choose from 16 motivating books that easily match your curriculum! This hands-on, content-rich program enables you to lead your students through explorations of specific concepts within Life, Earth, and Physical Science.

A new title, The Nature of Science and Technology, introduces the sciences, scientific methods, skills, and technology and design concepts.   		 2005 6-8    
Prentice Hall Science Explorer Prentice Hall Science Explorer A choice of 15 motivating books that easily match your curriculum. Mix and match Science Explorer books with the custom binding option, which allows you to combine two or more small books into one text.    2002 6-9    
Science Explorer Science Explorer     2000 6-9    
 
 
 
 
 

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