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FOSS Next Generation

The Next Generation of Active Learning™

FOSS Next Generation represents more than 20 years of working

FOSS and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) FOSS Next Generation engages students at the intersection of the disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. FOSS knows how to integrate the NGSS into your classroom. Put our experience to work for you.

with teachers and students with the goal

Features for the Next Generation

of finding the most

• Grade-level alignment to NGSS

effective ways to help

• Connections to the NGSS

all teachers teach

•

science and all students learn science.

Strategies for developing disciplinary core ideas, engaging in science and engineering practices, and exposing crosscutting concepts

• Strategies for addressing the Common Core State Standards for ELA • New technology resources including tablet-based Investigations Guides • New professional development support

Explore FOSS Next Generation and see how it embodies what the NGSS describes:

Understanding of science develops over time— FOSS has elaborated learning progressions that result in more sophisticated ways of thinking about core ideas over multiple years.

Focus on in-depth explorations of fewer topics— FOSS modules provide deep engagement with the important science ideas, resulting in more effective learning outcomes than when many topics are only briefly visited. Science is more than a body of knowledge— FOSS embraces the belief that science content cannot be separated from its practices. Every FOSS module provides opportunities for students to engage in and understand science and engineering practices while exploring the disciplinary core ideas.

FOSS Next Generation

The FOSS Program Design FOSS includes a wide range of experiences that help build student understanding of science concepts and scientific habits of mind. Students are actively engaged and have ownership of their learning in everything they do with FOSS Next Generation.

The Elements of Active Investigation Integrating Science Notebooks

Using Formative Assessment

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ation g i t es v n

Taking FOSS Outdoors

Accessing Technology

Engaging Science–Centered Language Development

Reading FOSS Science Resources Books

Full Option Science System

FOSStering Active Investigation Facilitating our investigations is easy. Here’s how it works:

Water and Climate INVESTIGATIONS GUIDE

1. Plan with Confidence Available both online and in print, the Investigations Guide is your core resource for facilitating the active investigations in each module. You can jump in with confidence, knowing we incorporate our experiences with decades of field testing with real teachers in real classrooms just like yours.

2. Create Context Each part of each investigation is driven by a focus question, which signals the challenge to be met or mystery to be solved. Through planning an investigation, carrying it out, and thinking about their observations, students are able to answer the focus question.

3. Facilitate the Activity You don’t have to be an expert to successfully lead students through the activities. Using the provided detailed support and guiding questions, you’ll know what to expect every step of the way.

4. Students Extract Meaning The most important part of an active investigation is extracting its meaning. Not only will students be able to answer the focus question, but they will be able to support their conclusions using evidence they generated through the investigation.

Next Generation

Full Option Science System Developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley Published and Distributed by Delta Education

Grade 3

FOSS Next Generation

Connecting Science and Language Arts Students experience the natural world in authentic ways and use language to inquire, process information, and communicate their thinking. As students read, write, listen, and speak about the concepts they explore, and engage in argument from evidence, they build Common Core State Standards (CCSS) literacy skills. FOSS Next Generation utilizes multiple strategies and resources to reinforce the CCSS for English Language Arts.

Informational Text Reading is an integral part of science learning. An important component of the CCSS is reading informational text—to read effectively for understanding with a critical focus on the ideas being presented.

FOSS Science Resources

FOSS Science Resources books provide students with regular encounters with informational text directly connected to every active investigation. The text and illustrations help make connections between students’ first hand experiences and the core science concepts that bring meaning to students’ observations. FOSS Science Resources books are available in two formats; digital (in English and Spanish) and print (in English).

Also accessible on iPads.

Unleash the power of student writing When students engage in informal writing, their ability to process information is enhanced. Writing informational or explanatory text promotes the use of science and engineering practices and develops a deeper engagement with the science content.

Science Notebooks Keeping a notebook helps students organize observations, process data, and maintain a record of their learning for future reference. The processes of writing about science experiences and communicating thinking are powerful learning devices for students. Science notebook benefits include: • Notebook entries form one of the core elements of the assessment system • Students craft explanatory narratives to make sense of their science experiences • Science notebook prompts and masters are provided for easy facilitation • Available in Spanish (online only)

FOSS Next Generation

Tap into Technology FOSSweb is the gateway to the digital resources you need. Here is a sampling of the many resources you’ll find: Teacher preparation videos provide detailed investigation information.

Investigations eGuides provide teachers access beyond the classroom.

Interactive whiteboard activities provide engaging practice and formative assessment.

FOSSWeb

Virtual Investigations, streaming videos, and tutorials extend learning.

Reliable Assessment FOSS provides teachers with a research-based assessment system. The FOSS assessment system is the result of the research conducted by FOSS developers during the NSF-funded Assessing Science Knowledge (ASK) project. The FOSS assessment system features: • Survey and Posttest assessments for grades 3–5, to capture students’ prior knowledge before instruction begins and again upon completion of the module. • Embedded assessments provide formative and diagnostic information during each part of an investigation. • Strategies for reviewing notebook entries and for observing students engaged in science practices. • I-Check assessments monitor progress at the end of each FOSS investigation.

FOSSmap Online Assessment and Reporting FOSSmap is the new online assessment management solution for FOSS. • Students can take FOSS assessments online • Assessment item effectiveness tested in partnership with over 500 teachers and 10,000 students • Automatic coding provides timely feedback to the teacher • Monitor class progress and inform instruction • Reports help you identify which students need more help with specific concepts

The FOSS assessment system was developed with partial support from the National Science Foundation.

FOSS Next Generation

FOSS provides the right tools for the job! Grade 3

Water and Climate

Investigations Guide

The new strategies in this core instructional tool provide you with unprecedented support that will allow you to easily manage learning around both the concepts and practices of science and engineering.

INVESTIGATIONS GUIDE

Next Generation

Full Option Science System Developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley Published and Distributed by Delta Education

FOSS Science Resource Books These student readings connect students’ first-hand experiences to informational text.

FOSSweb

The new FOSSweb provides you with even more resources to engage students. Our new tablet-ready eInvestigations Guides puts the support you need right at your fingertips in an easy-to-navigate digital format. There are also videos, interactive whiteboard activities, new virtual investigations and tutorials, FOSSmap assessment, teacher preparation videos, and much more.

Water and Climate TEACHER RESOURCES

Grade 3

Teacher Resources This tool guides teachers in how the elements of FOSS work and provides notebook and assessment masters.

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Equipment Kit

Specifically-designed materials in FOSS kits lead to successful investigations for all students organized for your convenience with new grade-level kits.

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