FOSS, 2nd Edition and Middle School
Scope and Sequence
| Grade | Life Science | Earth and Space Science | Physical Science and Technology | Scientific Reasoning and Technology | Alternative Modules* | |
| Middle School |
6-8 | Human Brain and Senses | Earth History | Electronics | ||
| Diversity of Life | Planetary Science, 2nd Edition | Chemical Interactions | ||||
| Populations and Ecosystems | Weather and Water | Force and Motion | ||||
| K-6 |
5-6 | Food and Nutrition | Solar Energy | Levers and Pulleys | Models and Designs | Living Systems* |
| Environments | Landforms | Mixtures and Solutions | Variables | Water Planet* | ||
| 3-4 | Human Body | Water | Magnetism and Electricity | Ideas and Inventions | Matter and Energy* | |
| Structures of Life | Earth Materials | Physics of Sound | Measurement | Sun, Moon, and Stars* | ||
| 1-2 | New Plants | Air and Weather | Solids and Liquids | Insects and Plants* | ||
| Insects | Pebbles, Sand, and Silt | Balance and Motion | Plants and Animals* | |||
| K | Trees | Wood and Paper | ||||
| Animals Two by Two | Fabric | |||||
* FOSS is providing more OPTIONS to align with more state standards. Each new module contains the same main components as the existing modules (comprehensive teacher guide, student books called Science Resources, complete equipment kit with materials for a class of 32 students, teacher preparation DVD, and FOSSweb resources for teachers, parents, and students).