ISIS provides an alternative to the traditional textbook approach to high school science. ISIS modules are activity-centered and oriented to the problems of modern society.

ISIS consists of twenty-seven modules, or units, that can stand on their own or that can be put together to make a course. ISIS modules are flexible enough to be integrated into social studies, language arts, or mathematics programs.

History of Development

The ISIS project, which was developed at Florida State University, represents the collaborative effort of more than 75 scientists and science educators. Hundreds of teachers and thousands of students from many schools and communities around the country participated in the testing phase of the project. The project was funded by grants from the National Science Foundation and other agencies. The project was distributed commercially as Individualized Science Instructional System.

Organization of the Project

The project consists of twenty-seven modules: eight in biology, three in earth science, five in physical science, three in chemistry, and eight that integrate two or more of the natural sciences. Modules are organized around several core activities. Suggestions for planning and preparation precede each block of activities. All twenty-seven modules are available on CULTURE & TECHNOLOGY.