Public Invited to Review Proposed Instructional Materials and Textbooks

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.

Sites for Public Review

• Anderson University, Thrift Library - Curriculum Lab, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621

• Bob Jones University, J. S. Mack Library, Second Floor, 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29614

• Charleston Southern University, L. Mendel Rivers Library, 9200 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29423-8087

• Claflin University, H. V. Manning Library, 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

• Clemson University, College of Health, Education, Human Development, Media Center, 212 Tillman Hall (Calhoun Street), Clemson, 8087 SC 29634

• Coastal Carolina University, Spadoni College of Education, Kearns 205, 101 James P. Blanton Circle, Conway, SC 29528-6054

• Coker College, Coker College Library, 300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550

• College of Charleston, The Addlestone Library, 205 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

• Columbia College, J. Drake Edens Library, 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203

• Columbia International University, CIU Library, 7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29230

• Converse College, Mickel Library, 580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

• Erskine College, Department of Education, Curriculum Lab, 2nd Floor, Erskine Building, 2 Washington Street, Due West, SC 29639

• Francis Marion University, Center of Excellence, School of Education, 220A Founders Hall, 4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506

• Furman University, James B. Duke Library, Juvenile/Curriculum Area, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613

• Lander University, Jackson Library, Children's Literature Room, 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649

• Limestone College, A. J. Eastwood Library, 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340

• Morris College, Richardson-Johnson, Learning Resources Center, 100 West College Street, Sumter, SC 29150

• Newberry College, Wessels Library, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108

• North Greenville College, Hester Memorial Library, AV-Wood Building, 7801 North Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688

• Southern Wesleyan University, Rickman Library, 907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630

• University of South Carolina-Aiken, USC-A School of Education, Room 238D, 471 University Way, Aiken, SC 29801

• University of South Carolina- Beaufort, USC-B Library, 8 East Campus Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909

• University of South Carolina-Upstate, School of Education, Health Education Complex, Room 2012, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303

• Winthrop University,