HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson School Board approved a science textbook adoption during its regular meeting Monday.

A team of district teachers met over 18 months to research different science curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students. For kindergarten through fifth-grade students, the district has adopted Mystery Science.

For students in sixth through eighth grades, Elevate Pearson was adopted. At Hutchinson High School, Dimensions HMH will be used for earth science and biology with Pearson used for honors earth science and honors biology.

The science textbook adoption costs $427,256.52.