FOSS Logistics
FOSS Kit Rotation Schedule 24-25
Before FOSS Rotation
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.
1-2 Weeks Before FOSS Rotation
Provide all teachers with the FOSS Rotation Checklist
Provide all teachers with an Inventory Form
Week of FOSS Rotation
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
After Receiving Kits
Step 1: STLs assign kits to classroom teachers BEFORE letting teachers take boxes to their classrooms.
Here's how to assign kits using the Salesforce app on your mobile device. (New Lead Science Teacher? Click here for install directions.)
Step 2: Remind teachers to inventory their kits within 2 weeks of rotation to request missing items
Technical Challenges or Ideas for Improvement? Give us your feedback!
Elementary Ordering Live Organisms
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.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Science
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.
