FOSS
Full Option Science System®
The Full Option Science System® bridges research and practice by providing tools and strategies to engage students and teachers in enduring experiences that lead to deeper understanding of the natural and designed world.
Announcing the all-new FOSS K–6 Program
FOSS, 3rd Edition
The Next Generation of Active Learning
The new FOSS Program reflects the national vision described in A Framework for Science Education K-12: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (National Research Council, 2012).
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Click here for information about FOSS, 2nd Edition for K–6.
Discover the FOSS Middle School Program
Learn Science by Doing Science
Students develop a deep, durable understanding of science concepts and principles through authentic investigations, analysis, and reflection.
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K–8 Scope and Sequence
| Grade | Physical Science | Earth Science | Life Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | Electronics Chemical Interactions Force and Motion |
Planetary Science Earth History Weather and Water |
Human Brain and Senses Populations and Ecosystems Diversity of Life |
| 4-6 | Mixtures and Solutions Motion, Force, and Models Energy and Electromagnetism |
Weather on Earth Sun, Moon, and Planets Soils, Rocks, and Landforms |
Living Systems Environments |
| 3 | Measuring Matter | Water | Structures of Life |
| 1-2 | Balance and Motion Solids and Liquids |
Air and Weather Pebbles, Sand, and Silt |
Insects and Plants Plants and Animals |
| K | Materials in Our World | Trees and Weather | Animals Two by Two |
