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CTE: Education and Training: Principles of Education and Training
Teaching, 4th Edition
By: Sharleen L. Kato, Ed.D.
Grade Level: 9-12
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Teaching, 4th Edition
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Teaching is the only comprehensive textbook specifically written for high school students planning to pursue a career in teaching. A friendly writing style and approach introduces students to the role and duties of a teacher, including planning, instructional methods, assessment, and classroom management. Topics include types of learners as well as how humans develop physically, intellectually, and socio-emotionally. In addition, instructional methods necessary to address these factors are covered. A comprehensive overview about growth and development during the preschool years, middle childhood, and teen years is presented. This information sheds light on the importance of understanding human development in relation to the learner. This edition includes updated references to how COVID-19 has changed the profession over the past several years. By studying this text, teachers of tomorrow explore the world of education and investigate teaching as a profession.
  • All chapters include a feature for Case Study, Perspectives on Teaching, Professional Tip, and Philosophy of Teaching. These features capture student interest about various aspects of teaching.
  • Content is provided about common challenges faced in the teaching profession to prepare students for the reality of a teaching career, while Journaling Activities provide opportunities to practice writing and communication skills as students record and reflect on their thoughts and experiences.
  • This title is correlated to the industry-recognized credentials offered by Precision Exams, by YouScience: Teaching as a Profession II as well as AAFCS Pre-PAC standards for Education Fundamentals.
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CTE: Health Science: Anatomy and Physiology (TEKS)
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Edition
By: Susan J. Hall, Michelle A. Provost-Craig, and William C. Rose
Grade Level: 9-12
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Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Edition
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Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology covers all body systems using a student-friendly writing style that makes complex subjects easier to understand. Written specifically for the high school market, the chapters in this textbook are divided into lessons, providing content in a manageable format for the student. Each lesson is further divided into subtopics, with questions at the end of each subtopic to help students gauge their understanding of the material. Clinical case studies and real-world applications enhance student interest and involvement. An outstanding illustration program includes anatomically exact drawings with great use of color, simplified labeling, and teaching captions. Strong pedagogy includes study aids, such as learning objectives, lesson summaries, and extensive assessment opportunities increase students’ ability to succeed in this challenging course. This edition has been updated to include content on the impact of COVID-19, artificial tissues, muscle disorders, the sense of touch, and Rh factor to the universal donor and universal recipient definitions.
  • The text is written specifically for high school students, including the content needed for a science or health science program. Easy-to-read tables about diseases, disorders, and trauma provide important information in a short amount of time in a format that is easy to study.
  • New HOSA–Future Health Professionals activities encourage student and instructor involvement in HOSA and help prepare students for competitive events.
  • This title is correlated to the industry-recognized credentials offered by YouScience® Industry Certifications and NCHSE National Health Science Standards for Human Structure, Function and Disease A and B exams.
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CTE: Health Science: Health Science Theory
Health Science Concepts and Skills, 2nd Edition
By: Jacquelyn Rhine Marshall and Sue Roe
Grade Level: 9-12
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Health Science Concepts and Skills, 2nd Edition
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Health Science Concepts and Skills covers the knowledge and skills required to prepare students as they begin exploring potential healthcare careers and practicing procedures they will execute on the job. The text covers the academic, professional, and soft skills students will need to succeed in a healthcare career. Coverage of medical math, communication skills, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology allows students to build a strong academic foundation. Students also learn about the healthcare industry today and strategies for finding and maintaining a job in healthcare. Career Exploration features encourage students to explore a variety of healthcare careers and determine which career paths interest them the most, while self-assessment opportunities guide students to careers that best suit their personal strengths. Real Life Scenarios enable students to apply their knowledge to practical, professional challenges while hands-on healthcare procedures are included to introduce students to the basic practical skills they will use as healthcare providers.
  • Written specifically for high school students, the chapters in this textbook are divided into lessons, providing content in a manageable format. Study aids, including learning outcomes, chapter summaries, and extensive assessment opportunities increase students’ ability to succeed.
  • New HOSA–Future Health Professionals activities encourage student and instructor involvement in HOSA and help prepare students for competitive events.
  • This title is correlated to the industry-recognized credentials offered by Precision Exams, by YouScience and NCHSE National Health Science Standards for Health Science I and II.
  • Now available in addition to the Online Learning Suite, G-W Ignite offers auto-graded practice aligned to course learning outcomes so teachers can easily track student mastery of key concepts. Ask your Educational Consultant about upgrading to    G-W Ignite for a full curriculum solution online.
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CTE: Health Science: Medical Terminology
Introduction to Medical Terminology, 2nd Edition
By: Linda Stanhope and Kimberly Turnbull
Grade Level: 9-12
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Introduction to Medical Terminology, 2nd Edition
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Designed with future health science professionals in mind, Introduction to Medical Terminology focuses on the essentials of medical terminology, foundational concepts of human anatomy and physiology, and the common medical terms related to the body systems. These important topics help prepare high school students to succeed in future coursework and build confidence to enter a fast-growing career field. With a student-friendly approach, chapter content is logically organized by introducing relevant medical word parts, followed by an anatomy and physiology overview, coverage of applicable diseases and conditions, diagnostic procedures, surgical and therapeutic treatments, and drug therapies. The text is supported by colorful, detailed art developed by expert medical illustrators. The second edition includes updated content to reflect advances in medical technology, treatments, and mental health; gender-neutral language; and information about COVID-19, including its pathology, spread, and impact on health. 
  • Medical terms are presented in context and dissected into relevant word parts to help beginning students understand the connection between individual word-part meanings and the definitions of terms as a whole. 
  • Cumulative Reviews provide additional reinforcement and check-ins every few chapters to encourage retained knowledge.
  • Classroom-proven activities like Patient medical record activities and NEW workplace skills labs provide students with valuable critical-thinking opportunities and help them apply chapter content to HOSA competitive events and future health science careers.
  • Correlated to the YouScience® Industry Certifications Medical Terminology industry-recognized credential, helping students obtain certificates that increase their employability.
  • Now available in addition to the Online Learning Suite, G-W Ignite offers auto-graded practice aligned to course learning outcomes so teachers can easily track student mastery of key concepts. Ask your Educational Consultant about upgrading to    G-W Ignite for a full curriculum solution online.

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CTE: STEM: Engineering Design and Presentation I
Exploring Drafting, 13th Edition
By: John R. Walker, Bernard D. Mathis, and Shauna Ann Scribner
Grade Level: 9-14
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Exploring Drafting, 13th Edition
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Exploring Drafting is an ADDA-approved publication, ideal for beginning drafting students at any instructional level as it stresses fundamental skills while teaching essential manual and CAD drafting skills. This 13th edition features a new design and numerous illustrations to enhance learning and student engagement. Coverage includes axonometric projection, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, and dimensioning practices, as well as the techniques and procedures used in creating multiview drawings, sectional views, auxiliary views, pictorial views, and pattern developments. Employability features motivate students to find, obtain, and maintain employment in the modern work environment.
  • The text coverage and figures have been updated to the ASME Y14.5-2018 standard.
  • Drawing problems progress from basic to advanced, and star icons are used to identify the problems as basic, intermediate, or advanced.
  • Numerous special features—Before You Begin, Careers in Drafting, Industry Connection, and Communicating about Drafting—promote student engagement and class discussions.
  • The end-of-chapter drawing problems help students build problem-solving skills and practice drafting techniques.
  • Supplemental student Worksheets provide hands-on practice with drawing activities that correspond to the end-of-chapter drawing problems in the textbook.
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CTE: STEM: Principles of Applied Engineering
Engineering Fundamentals: Design, Principles, and Careers, 3rd Edition
By: Ryan A. Brown, Joshua W. Brown, and Michael Berkeihiser
Grade Level: 9-14
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Engineering Fundamentals: Design, Principles, and Careers, 3rd Edition
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Engineering Fundamentals: Design, Principles, and Careers, 3e provides a complete introduction to the field, starting with the design process and then reviewing, in-depth, ten common engineering disciplines. For each discipline, career options, educational requirements, basic math and science principles, and real-world applications are presented. The content fully supports STEM initiatives and an activity-based curriculum. The third edition has been updated to include cutting-edge technologies from wind turbines to vaccine development to quantum dots, and over 70 hands-on activities have been added to the end-of-chapter material.
  • Strong end-of chapter pedagogy designed to assess multiple levels of learning with Know and Understand, Apply and Analyze, and Critical Thinking questions, as well as Communicating about Engineering.
  • Students learn methods to identify problems, brainstorm, and develop solutions.
  • Correlated to the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy.

Does your program incorporate soft skills development for students? Since every occupation needs these foundational skills, consider adding Soft Skills for the Workplace to your order. 
CTE: Texas Off-List: Child Development
Child Development: Early Stages Through Adolescence, 10th Edition
By: Celia Anita Decker, Ed.D. , Julia McClannon, and Michelle McCoy
Grade Level: 9-14
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Child Development: Early Stages Through Adolescence, 10th Edition
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Child Development: Early Stages Through Adolescence explores the many stages of growth and development that children experience from the prenatal stage through adolescence. Through an in-depth, comprehensive study of children's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development, students will learn positive ways to care for children and meet their needs during these formative early years. Career information is presented about various child-related occupations, identifying the necessary skills, on-the-job duties, and education requirements needed for achieving success in a child-related career. Developmental Milestone and Developmental Delay charts explain the different milestones children accomplish by certain ages to reinforce what to expect developmentally at each stage of the child's life. Brain studies, 21st Century learning, and mental health risk factors are explored in depth to present current research findings in child development.
  • The works of major child development theorists, such as Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, and Kohlberg are featured throughout the text. These examples of renowned work provide important information needed when working with young children.
  • Mental Health Advisories provide information about risk factors, such as toxic stress, to raise awareness of understanding about factors that can contribute to mental health problems throughout life.
  • Brand New Video Library showcases authentic experiences of children in the classroom and at play. These videos, alongside reading and provided activities, questions, and discussions related to the video allow instructor to show how children interact with each other and with adults. 
  • Now available in addition to the Online Learning Suite, G-W Ignite offers auto-graded practice aligned to course learning outcomes so teachers can easily track student mastery of key concepts. Ask your Educational Consultant about upgrading to G-W Ignite for a full curriculum solution online.
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CTE: Texas Off-List: Child Guidance
Working with Young Children, 10th Edition
By: Judy Herr, Ed.D.
Grade Level: 9-14
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Working with Young Children, 10th Edition
Working with Young Children introduces students to the exciting and challenging field of early childhood education and care. Students will learn about brain development and its impact on developing children, child development theories and practices, creating safe and inviting learning environments, and preparing engaging learning experiences and activities that promote all aspects of children's development. Students also gain knowledge and skills in dealing with specific concerns related to infants, toddlers, school-age children, and children with diverse needs. The 2024 revision of this text has had critical updates related to brain development, dual language learners, cultural diversity and sensitivity, trauma informed care, health and safety, and more. Special features, such as Early Childhood Insights, Safety First, Health Highlights, Focus on Careers, Ethical Responsibilities, and Workplace Connections have been added to inform students about relevant information in the field.
  • This title includes the content students need to pursue the Child Development Associate Credential™ and covers information about licensing rules and regulations, various career paths, safety considerations, curriculum, and classroom management.
  • Reinforcement about ethical principles and practices in the early childhood profession by highlighting excerpts from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment core values and principles of conduct.
  • Brand New Video Library showcases authentic experiences of children in the classroom and at play. These videos, alongside reading and provided activities, questions, and discussions related to the video allow instructor to show how children interact with each other and with adults.
  • Now available in addition to the Online Learning Suite, G-W Ignite offers auto-graded practice aligned to course learning outcomes so teachers can easily track student mastery of key concepts. Ask your Educational Consultant about upgrading to    G-W Ignite for a full curriculum solution online.
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CTE: Texas Off-List: Computer Science I
Introduction to Computer Science: Java Programming
By: Julie A. Anderson, Kathleen M. Austin, and Lorraine N. Bergkvist
Grade Level: 8-10
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Introduction to Computer Science: Java Programming

Java is an easy-to-learn programming language that has many applications. Introduction to Computer Science: Java Programming is designed to introduce students to the basics of Java programming, while making cross-curricular connections to math, science, and language arts.

The text begins by covering the computer science concepts of computational thinking and encoding to prepare students for coding in Java. The journey begins by constructing a simple program. It then progresses by creating more intricate programs while learning about variables, expressions, classes, repetition, and much more.

By studying this text, students will have many opportunities to apply the coding knowledge they have acquired, including troubleshooting and debugging errors. In addition, they will learn about the careers open to computer programmers as well as the impact computer science has on society.

  • The content is written specifically for the secondary market, using an instructional design appropriate for students.
  • A unique approach is used by providing instruction for computer science concepts in the context of Java programming.
  • Cross-curricular features (math, science, and language arts) are presented throughout. This enables students to connect coding knowledge and skills to everyday subjects.
  • English language arts skills are applied throughout each chapter from the Tier 3 vocabulary terms to the reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities in the Communication Skills section at the end of each chapter.
  • Essential Question at the beginning of each chapter section engages students as they uncover the main topics presented in the content.
  • Activity files are provided on the student companion website to provide hands on opportunities for students
  • Lab manual is available to extend learning and application of coding skills
CTE: Texas Off-List: Food Science
Principles of Food Science, 5th Edition
By: Janet D. Ward, Larry Ward, and Jodi Songer Riedel
Grade Level: 9-14
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Principles of Food Science, 5th Edition
Principles of Food Science demonstrates how the laws of science are at work in producing, processing, preparing, preserving, and metabolizing food. Students learn how cooking, health, and storage tips connect science basics to daily food encounters. The text covers the basic laws of chemistry, microbiology, and physics as they relate to food components and complex food systems. Students learn scientific facts and principles that they can apply to a future food science career and to more-creative, nutritious home cooking. The requirements and opportunities for obtaining a food science career are explored as well as the impact of this career path on local, national, and global economies.
  • A new chapter addresses biotechnology and its impact on the food supply.
  • New “Farm Futures” features in every chapter emphasize the connection to the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster.
  • The value of different types of evaluations—scientific vs. sensory—are examined, with applications to school lab experiments and commercial food product development.
Does your program incorporate soft skills development for students? Since every occupation needs these foundational skills, consider adding Soft Skills for the Workplace to your order.
CTE: Texas Off-List: Foundations of Cybersecurity
Principles of Cybersecurity, 1st Edition
By: Linda K. Lavender
Grade Level: 9-12
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Principles of Cybersecurity, 1st Edition
This program includes everything you need to teach a Cybersecurity course and help prepare students for industry-recognized certification: CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft MTA Security Fundamentals. The certification-driven text is designed with effective pedagogical elements – pretests and posttests, certification objectives, essential questions, key terms, and learning goals, plus formative and summative assessments and activities – to foster critical-thinking, research, and communication skills. End-of-chapter sections include many differentiated learning opportunities: Application and Extension of Knowledge, research projects, online activities CTSO Event Prep Suggestions, and Portfolio Development guidelines. The Laboratory Manual provides hands-on practice with questions and lab activities, and the Companion Website features interactive activities.

Special features throughout the text include:
  • Case Studies that connect the content to real-life situation
  • Ethical Issues that present situations which require good judgment
  • Quick Look features that give students hands-on applications
CTE: Texas Off-List: Human Growth and Development
Lifespan Development, 3rd Edition
By: Sharleen L. Kato, Ed.D.
Grade Level: 9-12
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Lifespan Development, 3rd Edition
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Lifespan Development is designed to help your students understand human growth and development across the lifespan. The contents of this text show that even though not all people are alike, they do go through similar stages of development. Young children learn to walk, talk, spell, jump, and tell jokes. Teens learn to become more independent. Adults take on more responsibilities for themselves and others. Throughout the lifespan, people continue to develop and change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. The developmental theories of Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Kohlberg are highlighted. The text also includes strategies that promote lifespan health and wellness.
  • A unit is dedicated to career paths in education and training and human services and Case Studies are included in every chapter to help students relate classroom learning to the real world.
  • Special features throughout the text address cultural diversity, health, and safety.
  • Now available in addition to the Online Learning Suite, G-W Ignite offers auto-graded practice aligned to course learning outcomes so teachers can easily track student mastery of key concepts. Ask your Educational Consultant about upgrading to    G-W Ignite for a full curriculum solution online.
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CTE: Texas Off-List: Principles of Health Science
Introduction to Health Science, 2nd Edition
By: Dorothy Winger and Susan Blahnik
Grade Level: 9-12
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Introduction to Health Science, 2nd Edition
Introduction to Health Science delivers up-to-date health science content to high school students and supports instructors in teaching an introduction to the careers in health science. Written specifically for the high school market, the structure of the text presents the content in a student-friendly lesson-based approach. Content broken into smaller chunks to make content more manageable for students. The content is organized to make it easier than ever for instructors to teach according to the National Health Science standards. An abundance of instructor materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, and pacing guides increase instructors’ success in translating technical material to high school students. Students will stay engaged with study aids, such as video clips, image labeling practice, activities, extensive assessment opportunities, and connections to HOSA—Future Health Professionals.
  • Healthcare Professions features connect health science content to real-world experiences in a true introduction to healthcare careers.
  • Procedures help students understand and practice the step-by-step skills required in a variety of healthcare careers.
  • This title is correlated to the industry-recognized credentials offered by Precision Exams, by YouScience and NCHSE National Health Science Standards for Health Science I and II.
  • Now available in addition to the Online Learning Suite, G-W Ignite offers auto-graded practice aligned to course learning outcomes so teachers can easily track student mastery of key concepts. Ask your Educational Consultant about upgrading to    G-W Ignite for a full curriculum solution online.
Would you like to add Professional Development to your program? PD deepens teacher knowledge, develops new skills, and improves student outcomes. Take a look at the new PD opportunities from G-W.
CTE: Texas Off-List: Technology Applications
Introduction to Computer Science: Coding, 2nd Edition
By: Kathleen M. Austin and Lorraine N. Bergkvist
Grade Level: 7-9
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Introduction to Computer Science: Coding, 2nd Edition
Introduction to Computer Science: Coding is a one-of-a-kind text that introduces younger students to the exciting world of computer coding. Built for exploring computer science courses, this text shows students how easy it is to learn coding and is a great tool for encouraging students to pursue additional courses in computer science and IT. Designed for the classroom, this text provides a foundation in the concepts of programming using easy-to-learn, free software: Scratch, MIT App Inventor, OpenSCAD, and HTML.
  • Hands-On examples in each chapter walk students through coding examples so they can learn by doing.
  • Team-based activities, Cooperative Coding, encourage teamwork while creating coding projects.
  • Problem-solving skills are developed through Coding Conundrum features, which present students with code that must be analyzed and fixed.
  • In addition to learning programming, students have an opportunity to make cross-curricular connections with Math and Coding and Science and Coding features along with language arts activities at the end of each chapter.
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Social Studies: Texas Off-List: Personal Financial Literacy and Economics
Foundations of Financial Literacy, 12th Edition
By: Robert L. Dansby and Sally R. Campbell
Grade Level: 9-14
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Foundations of Financial Literacy, 12th Edition
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Foundations of Financial Literacy provides a comprehensive framework for high school students learning about personal financial responsibility, enabling them to make wise financial decisions, lead productive lives, and achieve financial security. This text includes cross-curricular and portfolio activities throughout, a robust overview of economic principles, and easy-to-understand information for successfully managing milestones such as financing your first car, preparing for college and career, and retirement and estate planning. The 12th edition has been updated to fully meet TEKs for Personal Financial Literacy, with an increased emphasis on economics and additional content in the online learning suite. This edition also reflects recent changes in tax laws and procedures, and includes updated coverage of current financial practices, such as FICO scores and VantageScore 4.0, trade agreements, and understanding FAFSA for education and personal financial planning. 

  • A robust introduction to economics helps students connect what they have learned about financial literacy to current national economic issues and to the global economy.
  • Units on career planning and digital citizenship help students prepare for careers in the modern world while Employability Skills features focus on the soft skills necessary for job success and Event Prep integrates competitions for FBLA, BPA, and DECA.
  • Alignment to Jump$tart National Standards for Personal Financial Education and correlation to the Precision Exams by YouScience Personal Financial Responsibility exam helps students obtain real-world job skills and achieve certification. 

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