Check out the date when your kits will be rotated
As Science Teacher Leader, you support site-level logistics for FOSS rotation, including making sure kits are packed and ready for FOSS rotation, assigning boxes to teachers, supporting teachers in the process of electronically ordering missing materials after rotation.
Provide all teachers with the FOSS Rotation Checklist
Provide all teachers with an Inventory Form
Make sure all boxes are organized and ready to go by 8:30 AM on your rotation day! Alert your office staff. Boxes should be stacked:
In the pre-determined central location (ask your coordinator if you're not sure)
Easy access for vans and carts. (Hallways work great)
Barcodes & handles facing out
Stacked by grade AND by box
OUSD centrally orders and delivers live organisms to each site as a part of the Life Science FOSS modules. This ensures all students receive full access to the science curriculum, as well as saving around $70,000 per year by buying in bulk.
Orders for live organism are placed by the Lead Science Teacher. Click on the FOSS Live Organism Ordering Instructions for detailed directions and links to place the orders.
Science learning begins at birth, as we first start to explore the world around us. Even our youngest elementary students can engage in meaningful science experiences. Click here for guidance on science instruction in TK.