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Module Descriptions
The Full Option Science System® has evolved from a philosophy of teaching and learning at the Lawrence Hall of Science that has guided the development of successful active-learning science curricula for more than 40 years. The FOSS Program 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.
Physical Science Modules
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE | ||
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MATTER |
ENERGY AND CHANGE |
| Mixtures and Solutions | Motion, Force, and Models | |
| Measuring Matter | Energy and Electromagnetism | |
| Solids and Liquids | Balance and Motion | |
| Materials in Our World | ||
Earth Science Modules
| EARTH SCIENCE | ||
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DYNAMIC ATMOSPHERE |
ROCKS AND LANDFORMS |
| Weather on Earth | Sun, Moon, and Planets | |
| Water | Soils, Rocks, and Landforms | |
| Air and Weather | Pebbles, Sand, and Silt | |
| Trees and Weather | ||
Life Science Modules
| LIFE SCIENCE | ||
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STRUCTURE/FUNCTION |
COMPLEX SYSTEMS |
| Living Systems | ||
| Structures of Life | Environments | |
| Plants and Animals | Insects and Plants | |
| Animals Two by Two | ||
Catalog Correction: In the 2013 Delta Education PreK-8 Science catalog, there was a misprint that FOSS Kits include Living Material Cards. Live Organism Coupons are not included in the kit; they must be purchased separately. We apologize for any confusion.