Middle School Distance Learning

FOSS Responds to COVID-19 School Closures

FOSS is updating its website weekly to support teachers and administrators in keeping science in their students' lives. Go to FOSSweb and take a look at:

  • COVID-19 Updates Page

  • Weekly Home/School Connections - updated every Friday

  • The Everyday Outside Challenge, click HERE

  • A downloadable guide to teaching FOSS Science during the COVID-19 school closures, click HERE

DRAFT 2020-21 OUSD [minimester] Science MS Planning Calendar TEMPLATE

In collaboration with the developers of FOSS at the Lawrence Hall of Science, OUSD Science teacher leaders have been collaborating to create "Critical Pathways" to the FOSS modules. The Critical Pathways represent the key learning experiences students need to be successful with the module. Note: These are draft documents being developed in real-time.

2020-21 Weather & Water Critical Learning Pathway

6th Grade

Weather & Water

Critical Learning Pathway

2020-21 Chemical Interactions Critical Learning Pathway

7th Grade

Chemical Interactions

Critical Learning Pathway

2020-21 Heredity & Adaptation Critical Learning Pathway

8th Grade

Heredity & Adaptations

Critical Learning Pathway