Program Components: Science Readers
FOSS Science Stories
FOSS Science Stories are original student books developed specifically to complement each kit. The books integrate reading and language arts skills in the context of learning science. Students first explore science concepts through hands-on investigations. Then they extend and reinforce their classroom discoveries and vocabulary with FOSS Science Stories.
FOSS Science Stories for grades K-2 are designed around large, colorful, instructive photographs. The text relates directly to the images, calling attention to particular details, suggesting comparisons, and moving students to think critically about the images. The stories are written mainly in an expository format to help build essential reading skills. FOSS Science Stories for primary grades are available in student book and teacher big book editions.
FOSS Science Stories for
grades 3 - 5 use a variety of writing styles, accompanied with full-color illustrations and
photos to enrich the science experience. The literature styles include
Narrative tales - Fictional adventures in which the main characters have experiences that relate to the science that students learned in class.
Expository articles - Informative articles that increase students' knowledge about science.
Technical readings - Selections that describe detailed procedures and provide precise explanations of principles.
Historical accounts - Stories about important people and events that shaped the development of science and technology.
