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Designing Scaffolds That Preserve Rigor in the Science Classroom

High-quality science instruction should challenge students to think deeply and grapple with complex ideas. It should also provide them with the support they need to succeed. This recorded edWebinar, led by Eric Benton and Kelly Turner, explores how to strike that balance by designing scaffolds that maintain cognitive rigor, promote productive struggle, and ensure equitable access to…
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Making Sense of Science: Bringing Sensemaking to Life in the Elementary Classroom

Have you ever planned a hands-on science lesson that seemed to go perfectly? Students were busy, engaged, and having fun, only to realize afterward that they missed the big science idea entirely. You’re not alone. The truth is, even the most exciting activities can fall flat if students don’t have a chance to make sense…
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Award-Winning FOSS Active-Learning Science Program

Readers of THE Journal, the premier resource for K-12 senior-level district and school administrators, named the Full Option Science System™ (FOSS) a best science program for the second consecutive year. The program won silver in THE Journal’s third annual Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Science Program category, competing against the software, hardware, and services…
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FOSSweb Updates to ThinkLink™

Over 30 significant improvements and enhancements have been made to ThinkLink over the past year! This allows you to further enhance your students’ experience with FOSSweb on ThinkLink. With an impressive 99.8% uptime, you can depend on ThinkLink to be there when you are looking for a reliable online learning resource to augment your Science lessons.…
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How to Create Engaging and Effective STEAM Learning Environments

When I taught science to high school students in Oklahoma, I would often set up my classroom in a way that piqued students’ curiosity as soon as they walked through the door. If we were starting a unit on forensic science, for instance, I might stage a crime scene in the middle of the room,…
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Access for All in Science Instruction

In today’s diverse classrooms, ensuring access in science instruction is essential for fostering scientific literacy and success among all students. As educators, it’s our responsibility to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by students from various backgrounds and abilities. Thoughtful and inclusive strategies will support and assist every student in the classroom, not just…
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Taking Science Instruction Outdoors with FOSS

Moving instruction outdoors is something that teachers and students both enjoy. Beyond just providing a welcome change of scenery and a break from the usual routine, research has shown that outdoor learning offers a number of benefits to learners. Benefits of Outdoor Instruction While educators may want to embrace outdoor lessons, the challenge of executing…
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Pathways Awarded ESSA Tier 4 by Johns Hopkins School of Education

FOSS® Pathways™ (PK-5) is an innovative, research-driven science curriculum with the power to transform science education for students in grades Pre-K through 5. Developed at The Lawrence Hall of Science, the program emphasizes hands-on, experience-based learning. This enables students to personally engage in scientific practices and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them. FOSS…
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FOSS Modules Incorporate STEM in Science Lessons

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These four interconnected disciplines drive innovation and understanding in our rapidly evolving world. Emphasizing STEM in education prepares students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are vital in almost every field today. By integrating STEM concepts into the classroom, teachers can spark curiosity and engagement,…
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Science Centered Literacy Integration with FOSS

There just aren’t enough hours in the day. How many times have we made that statement? Probably many! In today’s fast-paced world, it often seems that there just isn’t enough time to get everything done. This is never more true than in the 21st-century classroom. Educators feel never-ending pressure to fit in multiple subjects and…
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