Why FOSS works for Utah
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 Utah. 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 Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.
Jordan School District
Murray School District
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Pathways Awarded ESSA Tier 4 by Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Recommended Scope & Sequence
Utah K-5 SEEd Standards
Recommended K-5 Scope and Sequence for Utah SEEd Standards and Correlations.
Grade
Earth Science
Physical Science
Life Science
K
K.1.1 | K.1.2 | K.1.3
K.1.4 | K.2.4 | K.3.1 | K.3.2
K.2.1 | K.2.2 | K.2.3
1
1.1.1 | 1.1.2 | 1.1.3
1.3.1 | 1.3.2 | 1.3.3 | 1.3.4
1.2.1 | 1.2.2 | 1.2.3 | 1.2.4 | 2.2.4
2
2.1.1 | 2.1.2 | 2.1.3
2.3.1 | 2.3.2 | 2.3.3 | 2.3.4
2.2.1 | 2.2.2 | 2.2.3
3
3.1.1 | 3.1.2 | 3.1.3
3.3.1 | 3.3.2 | 3.3.3 | 3.3.4 | 3.3.5
3.2.1 | 3.2.2 | 3.2.3 | 3.2.4 | 3.2.5 | 3.2.6
4
4.4.1 | 4.4.2 | 5.1.2
4.2.1 | 4.2.2 | 4.2.3 | 4.2.4 | 4.3.1 | 4.3.2 | 4.3.3
4.1.1 | 4.1.2
5
5.1.1 | 5.1.3 | 5.1.5 | 4.1.3 | 4.1.4
5.2.1 | 5.2.2 | 5.2.3 | 5.2.4
5.1.4 | 5.3.1 | 5.3.2 | 5.3.3 | 5.3.4
Utah 6-8 SEEd Standards
Recommended 6-8 Scope and Sequence for Utah SEEd Standards and Correlations.
Grade
Physical, Earth, and Life sciences
6
6.2.1 | 6.2.2 | 6.2.3 | 6.2.4 | 6.3.1 | 6.3.2 | 6.3.3 | 6.3.4
6.4.1 | 6.4.2 | 6.4.3 | 6.4.4 | 6.4.5
6.1.1 | 6.1.2 | 6.1.3
7
7.1.1 | 7.1.3 | 7.1.4
7.1.2 | 7.1.5
7.3.1 | 7.3.2 | 7.3.3 | 7.4.1 | 7.4.2
7.4.3 | 7.1.4 | 7.5.1 | 7.5.2 | 7.5.3 | 7.5.4
7.2.1 | 7.2.2 | 7.2.3 | 7.2.4 | 7.2.5 | 7.2.6
8
8.1.1 | 8.1.2 | 8.1.3 | 8.1.4 | 8.1.5 | 8.1.6 | 8.1.7
8.2.1 | 8.2.2 | 8.2.3
8.3.1 | 8.3.2 | 8.3.3
8.3.1 | 8.3.2 | 8.3.3
8.4.1 | 8.4.2 | 8.4.3
FOSS STEM Enrichment Modules
STEM Enrichment modules and courses can be purchased as a supplement to the FOSS curriculum or purchased separately for STEM electives or extracurricular activities.
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 Utah resources below and see for yourself why FOSS is the Full Option Science System that works for Utah teachers and students.
FOSS Pathways:
Utah K-5 Scope and Sequence Chart
FOSS Pathways:
Grades PK-5 Program Overview
FOSS Pathways:
Utah Grades K-5 Detailed SEEd Standards Correlations
FOSS Next Generation:
Utah 6-8 Scope and Sequence Chart
FOSS Next Generation:
Grades 6-8 Course Descriptions
FOSS Next Generation:
Utah Grades 6-8 Detailed SEEd Standards Correlations
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Grades K-8
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