Blog
-
Elementary Science Implementation Strategies
It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to talk again about implementing elementary science effectively! Tom talks with the science team from the Syracuse City School District about what they’ve done to successfully implement the FOSS® Program. This well-oiled team is comprised of Science and Technology Director Dr. Dana Corcoran and elementary science instructional coaches Amy MacDonough…
-
Fostering Safe Hands-On Science Environments
It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 22 It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss fostering safer, hands-on science environments! In this month’s podcast, Tom talks to safety expert Dr. Kenneth R. Roy (Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools in Connecticut) and 2025 Paul DeHart Hurd Award winner Kenneth L. Huff! Dr.…
-
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…
-
STEM for All Students and Technology Integration
It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss providing access to STEM for all students and also chat about technology integration! Tom talks to Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean (founder of STEM4Real and author of the book STEM for All: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for All Learners”) and Nicole Czaplicki, a principal…
-
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.…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…