Once again, Coker Library is a public review site for K12 instructional materials. Located near the atrium on the first floor of the library, the books will be available for review until November 15. From the State Department of Education press release:
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools.
The materials will be recommended to the State Board of Education for adoption on December 11, 2013, by the Instructional Materials Review Panels appointed by the Board. The materials are in the following subject areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Agricultural and Biosystems Science
Agricultural Crop Production and Management 1, 2
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology
Agricultural Mechanics and Technology for the Workplace 1, 2
Agricultural Power Mechanics
Agricultural Science and Technology
Agricultural Science and Technology for the Workplace
Agricultural Structural Mechanics
Animal Science
Biosystems Mechanics and Engineering
Biosystems Technology
Biosystems Technology Career Development 1, 2
Environmental and Natural Resources Management
Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Floriculture
Forestry
Golf Course Technology
Horticulture for the Workplace 1, 2
Introduction to Horticulture
Introduction to Veterinary Science
Landscape Technology
Nursery, Greenhouse, and Garden Center Technology
Small Animal Care
Soil and Water Conservation
Soils and Soilless Research
Sports Turf Management
Turf and Lawn Management
Aquaculture
Cattle Production
Equine Science
Farm Animal Production
Outdoor Recreation
Wildlife Management
Architecture and Construction
Masonry
Plumbing
Digital Home Technology Integrator
Business, Management, and Administration
Business Law
Essential Communications
Financial Math
Information Technology
Foundations of Animation (Flash)
Computer Forensics
Cyber Security Foundations
Game Design and Development
Marketing
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing 1
Google Applications
Social Studies
Social Studies K–5 (includes South Carolina Social Studies, Grade 3)
Citizenship–Civics 9–12
Economics (does not include Advanced Placement) 9–12
US Government (includes Advanced Placement) 9–12
Western Civilization 9–12
World History 9–12 (includes Advanced Placement)
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Power Equipment Technology
The instructional materials are on display at twenty-four colleges and universities throughout the state. The materials will be on display from October 7 through November 15, 2013, with instructions for submitting comments available at each site. State Board of Education members will review citizens’ comments before a final decision is made on adopting the materials.
