MCS Science Textbook Review

Murfreesboro City Schools will be adopting a new science curriculum for the next 8 year cycle beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The links below are all taken from the TDOE online samples provided for public review, as found here: TDOE Online Samples: Textbooks and Instructional Materials Bid for State Review. Please note that this TDOE site includes all resources submitted to the state for bidding; however, only the resources that passed the state vetting process AND were narrowed down by the district’s textbook adoption committee are included below. These are the materials being considered for science adoption in Murfreesboro City Schools.

The materials being considered for adoption for Murfreesboro City Schools can be reviewed by parents or community members in person or online. To review the materials online, use the links provided below. If you choose to review the materials in person, physical copies will be available (if applicable) at the Murfreesboro City Schools Central Office, 2552 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN during the following dates and times:

Dates Days of the Week Times
February 6 – 7 Thursday – Friday 9am – 3pm
February 10 – 11 Monday – Tuesday 9am – 3pm

Parents and community members who review materials (in person or online) can use this Public Comment Form link to submit feedback to the textbook committee.


Grade Band: K-6
Publisher: Accelerate Learning
Title: STEMscopes
Link to Digital Resources:
https://login.acceleratelearning.com/?to=n11089d184284
Username: testteacher01
Password: science24
Link to State Scored Rubric:
Scheduled D Scoring – Accelerate Learning


Grade Band: K-5
Publisher: Studies Weekly
Title: Science Studies Weekly
Link to Digital Resources:
https://www.studiesweekly.com/tennessee/
Click “Science” for a quick look at samples.
Log In: TNadoptionSN
Password: Demo2024
Link to State Scored Rubric:
Scheduled D Scoring – Studies Weekly


Grade Band: 6th Grade (Only)
Publisher: Kiddom
Title: Tennessee OpenSciEd (powered by Kiddom)
Link to Digital Resources:
Tennessee OpenSciEd
Open 6th Grade, Select a unit “teacher edition”
Powered by Kiddom
Link to State Scored Rubric:
Scheduled D Scoring – Kiddom