Why SCI textbooks work for students

Ultimately the value of a science curriculum comes down to how well in works as an educational tool.   SCI has a long and impressive track record with it's inquiry-based programs and textbooks.   Look at the fundamental ideas behind it:

MOTIVATION

Introductory Physical Science (IPS) and Force, Motion and Energy (FM&E) motivate a wide range of learners to achieve their highest level of performance.

FOCUS ON FUNDAMENTALS

IPS and FM&E focus on fundamental, age-appropriate topics so students have time to develop an understanding of the topics and how to apply them to new situations.

EMPHASIS ON EXPERIMENTATION

IPS and FM&E emphasize experimentation and logical development.

PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH

IPS and FM&E provide students an opportunity to learn to solve a variety of problems on their own.  Problem solving reinforces learning because students need to understand the issues in order to solve the problems.

LIFETIME SKILLS

IPS and FM&E teach students skills that are useful for a lifetime.