Why FOSS works for Alabama
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 Alabama. 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 Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama.
Jefferson County Schools
Huntsville City Schools
Chickasaw Board of Education
Auburn University
University of Alabama
Limestone County Schools
Montgomery City Schools
Shelby County Schools
Elmore County Schools
Hoover City Schools
Phenix City Schools
Vestavia Hills City Schools
Calhoun County Schools
Blount County Schools
Decatur City Schools
Recommended Scope & Sequence
FOSS Next Generation PreK-2
Grade
Earth Science
Physical Science
Life Science
FOSS Pathways 3-5
Grade
Earth Science
Physical Science
Life Science
FOSS Next Generation Middle School
Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
*Half-length courses
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 Alabama resources below and see for yourself why FOSS is the Full Option Science System that works for Alabama teachers and students.
FOSS Next Generation: Alabama
Grades PK-2 Module Descriptions
FOSS Pathways: Alabama
Grades 3-5 Module Descriptions
FOSS Next Generation: Alabama
Grades 6-8 Course Descriptions
FOSS: Alabama
Why FOSS in Alabama
FOSS: Alabama
Trial Access FOSSweb on ThinkLink
FOSS Next Generation: Alabama
Correlations Grades K-5
FOSS Pathways: Alabama
Correlations Grades 3-5