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Pampa ISD Instructional Materials Guide

Purpose

At Pampa ISD we strive to ensure all students have access to high-quality, standards-aligned materials We believe that instructional materials should not only reflect the rigor of the TEKS but also support strong Tier 1 instruction that meets the needs of every learner Our district is committed to selecting and implementing high-quality instructional materials that empower teachers, promote student engagement, and support equitable outcomes across all classrooms By investing in materials that are research-based, user-friendly, and aligned with best instructional practices, we are equipping our educators to deliver daily instruction that drives meaningful learning and student growth

The instructional materials in this guide are part of the larger instructional cycle as outlined in Pampa ISD’s Instructional Model Specific information about the written and tested curriculum can be found in the District Assessment Plan and campus-level planning calendars

Vision

Our vision is to cultivate a community where teachers and leaders, through the effective use of high-quality instructional materials, guide and empower all students to become confident, creative, and curious learners We believe in fostering an environment where every student has access to the best resources and feels supported to take risks, develop resilience, and ultimately realize their dreams in college, career, and beyond.

Instructional Materials Defined

An instructional material is any content that conveys the essential knowledge and skills of a subject through any medium or combination of media The term includes, but is not limited to:

● material used by a teacher, including a lesson plan, answer key, grading rubric, or unit plan;

● material used by a principal or campus instructional leader to support instruction; and

● material used by a student, including a book, supplementary materials, a combination of a book, workbook, and supplementary materials, computer software, magnetic media, DVD, CD-ROM, computer courseware, on-line services, or an electronic medium, or other means of conveying information to the student or otherwise contributing to the learning process through electronic means, including open education resource instructional material

In addition to the general definition of instructional materials, HB 1605 established three categories of instructional materials:

Full-Subject Materials: Often referred to as Tier one or core materials, instructional material designed to provide a student full coverage of 100% of state standards adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) for a certain subject and grade level in the required curriculum under TEC Section 28 002 or for prekindergarten without the need for supplementation, if implemented as designed This includes providing all the materials required for students to learn and practice, like workbooks, manipulatives, assessments, and embedded language supports as well as all the materials required for teachers to plan and teach, including but not limited to planning guides, pacing calendars, lesson plans, and family letters

Supplemental Materials: Instructional material designed to supplement core products in instruction of one or more of the essential knowledge and skills adopted by the SBOE for a subject in the required curriculum under TEC Section 28 002 or for prekindergarten

Pampa ISD utilizes board-approved instructional materials as outlined in the guide below Within each grade level/content area, the category of each instructional material is noted and district-created pacing guides are referenced when applicable

SAVVAS

MyPerspectives ELA

Full-subject instructional materials

Bluebonnet Learning

Full-subject instructional materials

Carnegie Learning

Full-subject instructional materials

McGraw Hill Texas Science

Full-subject instructional materials

McGraw Hill

Full-subject instructional materials

Lowman Education

Full-subject instructional materials

6th Grade

Reading/Language Arts

myPerspectives ELA provides a balanced Language Arts and Reading curriculum, powerful teaching opportunities through multi-genre texts, media-rich literacy, collaboration, and authentic reading/writing experiences for a student-centered, literacy-rich classroom

The SAVVAS scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Math

Bluebonnet Learning provides TEKS-aligned instructional materials designed to be high-quality, suitable, and grade-level appropriate Grounded in the latest cognitive science, it helps students become thinkers and doers of mathematics by going beyond facts and formulas. Students not only learn how to solve problems but also develop a deep understanding of why mathematical strategies work, building strong conceptual knowledge at every grade level

The Bluebonnet Learning scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Carnegie Learning builds deep mathematical understanding through coherent learning progressions, mathematical process standards, and multiple representations of concepts The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, perseverance, and the ability to transfer knowledge and apply learning to increasingly complex situations This Accelerated course pathway is designed to prepare students to be ready for and successful in a high school level Algebra 1 course during their 8th grade year

The Carnegie Learning scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Science

Rooted in the three-dimensional learning framework of the TEKS, Texas Science takes an application-based approach to learning Each of the three dimensions TEKS, Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Recurring Themes and Concepts (RTCs) work together to nurture deep, holistic understanding and prepare students for any challenge

The McGraw Hill scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Social Studies

World Cultures & Geography introduces students to concepts in geography It is built to ensure comprehensive coverage of the TEKS, engages students with interactive resources and compelling stories, provides rigorous, and differentiated instruction for every learning style.

The Lowman scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Lessons are designed to be interactive through instructional strategies to sharpen reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills Assignments allow for students to strengthen their understanding of the day's content by working through a stimulus-based assignment with scaffolded questions.

The Lowman scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Art

FLEX Curriculum

FLEX Curriculum is a comprehensive digital art curriculum that includes standards-aligned lessons, instructional resources, assessments, and multimedia content for K-12 visual arts instruction The resource supports creative expression, artistic skill development, and student engagement through flexible, teacher-friendly instructional materials

iCEV

Full-subject instructional materials

Goodheart Willcox

Full-subject instructional materials

iCEV

Full-subject instructional materials

Technology Applications

Digital Literacy for 8th Grade delves deeper into students applying and analyzing their use of various technology applications Throughout the course, students are challenged with creating various projects utilizing different technology applications and development processes

The iCEV scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs.

Health

Empower middle school students to make good choices regarding their health and well being with an evidence informed, skills based program Students will learn strategies to be mentally and emotionally healthy, build healthy relationships, avoid hazardous substances, and promote physical health and safety

The Goodheart Willcox scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

Career and College Exploration

iCEV’s Career & College Exploration course focuses on exploring the 16 career clusters and offers opportunities for students to take an in-depth look at the labor market and provides real-world projects in the form of Career Challenges where students complete projects specifically focused on a career or set of careers in a pathway

The iCEV scope and sequence will be followed Pacing guides will be shared in PLCs

SAVVAS

MyPerspectives ELA

Full-subject instructional materials

Bluebonnet Learning

Full-subject instructional materials

Carnegie Learning

Full-subject instructional materials

McGraw Hill Texas Science

Full-subject instructional materials

McGraw Hill

Full-subject instructional materials

Lowman Education

Full-subject instructional materials

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Texas

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