Why FOSS works for Ohio
Phenomena-based science with an eye to the future
FOSS incorporates local and relevant phenomena in a way that addresses standards and instills science literacy that will serve students and their communities well for a lifetime.
FOSS is built around phenomena that students can observe firsthand and relate to the world they know in Ohio. Phenomena are organized into coherent storylines for the teacher, empowering them to engage students as they explore.
Benefits of Local and Relevant Phenomena
- Leverages students’ prior knowledge
- Offers direct access and connection to their world
- Levels the playing field for all students
- Allows student-generated questioning and experimentation
- Ensures developmentally appropriate phenomena
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Why Ohio Districts Choose FOSS
FOSS gives students the opportunity to think and act like scientists and engineers. UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science developed FOSS for Ohio to present science the way students learn it, as they experience phenomena firsthand through active investigation. It’s why FOSS is proven to measurably improve test scores in districts across the country and in local districts in Ohio.
Canton City School District
Northwest Local School District
Perry Local School District
Canton Local School District
Green Local School District
Central College Christian Academy
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Columbus City School District
Barberton City School District
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Kent City School District
Newark City School District
Westlake City School District
Willoughby-Eastlake School District
Southeast Local School District
Nordonia Hills City School District
Cloverleaf Local School District
Solon City School District
Berkshire Middle School
Linden Grove School
Independence Local Schools
Logan-Hocking Local Schools
Bexley City Schools
North Olmsted City Schools
Revere Local Schools
Talawanda Schools
Woodridge Local Schools
Rootstown Local Schools
Sample the science program made for today & tomorrow
Pathways Awarded ESSA Tier 4 by Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Recommended Scope & Sequence
FOSS PreK-5
Grade
Earth Science
Physical Science
Life Science
K
FOSS Pathways
Animals Two by Two
Delta Science eReader
From Seed to Plant
1
2
Delta Science eReader
Plant and Animal Populations
3
FOSS Pathways
Water and Landforms
Ohio 3rd Grade
Science eReader
FOSS Third Edition
Measuring Matter
Ohio 3rd Grade
Science eReader
FOSS Pathways
Structures of Life
Ohio 3rd Grade
Science eReader
4
FOSS Middle School
Grade
6 – 8
Integrated Middle Grades
FOSS Next Generation
Weather and Water
Delta Science eReader
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Resources
The FOSS curriculum is designed as a laddered series of experiences that cumulatively develop not just knowledge, but scientific thinking across all three dimensions. You’ll find that the research-based FOSS curriculum with complete equipment kits is ideal for your elementary and middle school classroom. Review the Ohio resources below and see for yourself why FOSS is the Full Option Science System that works for Ohio teachers and students.
FOSS Pathways:
Grades PK-5 Program Overview
FOSS Pathways:
Grades K-5 NGSS Correlations
FOSS Next Generation:
Grades 6-8 Program Overview
FOSS Next Generation:
Grades 6-8 NGSS Correlations
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Grades K-8
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FOSS ensures your success through direct, in-person professional learning that goes far beyond any other science curriculum. We’ll help you design the optimum mix of support for your district.