Science

Planning for K-5 Science Remote Learning

Copy of Adapting FOSS for Digital Learning.MP4

Video Planning Guide for Science Remote Learning

To see the planning examples mentioned in the video, click below:

* Introduction and Assessment

* Active Investigation at Home

Grade level specific examples are available in the grade level folders.

Click here to find a copy of the script for the screencast.

Remote Learning Guidance SY21-22.mp4

Remote Learning Guidance SY 21-22

To learn more about the resources available for teaching physical science remotely, check out this video and the resources available through ThinkLink.

For detailed information about three-dimensional science instruction, click here to view A Framework for K-12 Science Education Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas.

Best Practices in Science Remote Learning

Science Best Practice #1 = Recorded Lessons + Student Video Responses (Final).mp4

Best Practice #1: Recorded Lessons with Video Student Responses

This is the first in a series of Best Practices in Remote Learning videos that the Science ISS team is creating to help showcase success in science remote learning and to provide inspiration for how you may approach future lessons with your students.

Science Best Practice #2 = Science Notebooks

Best Practice #2: Science Notebooks

Science notebooks are one of the most accessible FOSS Instructional Design elements. Check out this screencast to see how science notebooks can build and reveal students’ thinking about science content, replicate the work of scientists, and serve as a tool to develop and exercise literacy skills.

Examples of FOSS Investigations Modified for Remote Learning

The examples in the folders below are provided to spark your own ideas, as the most meaningful lessons are those adapted with the needs of your own students in mind. Note that up to date slide shows and information can be found on ThinkLink.

LIFE SCIENCE UPDATE: On ThinkLink, you will find Remote Learning Resources under Module Resources --> Remote Learning Resources and Remote Learning Menus for students under Family Resources and Extensions --> Remote Learning Menus

FOSS Resources

Navigating FOSS on ThinkLink

Navigating FOSS on ThinkLink

For K-5 Teachers

Assigning Assessment Using FOSSmap - Grades 3-5.mp4

Video Walk-Through for Assigning Assessments in FOSSmap

For 3-5 Teachers

Additional Resources

Designing Your FOSS Instruction (Grades PreK-K)

Designing Your FOSS Instruction (PK-K)

Recommendations from the Lawrence Hall of Science, the authors of the FOSS program.

Designing Your FOSS Instruction (Grades 1-2)

Designing Your FOSS Instruction (1-2)

Recommendations from the Lawrence Hall of Science, the authors of the FOSS program.

Designing Your FOSS Instruction (Grades 3-5)

Designing Your FOSS Instruction (3-5)

Recommendations from the Lawrence Hall of Science, the authors of the FOSS program.

Standards August-November with CCCs and SEPs.pdf

Science Standards

August- November

Standards November-March.pdf

Science Standards

November- March

Standards March-June.pdf

Science Standards

March- June

Includes guidance for teachers, parents, and students

Discovery Ed Alignment Physical Science

Includes a chart aligning the Discovery resources to the Earth Science FOSS investigations

Read Aloud - Ada Twist, Scientist .mp4

Ada Twist, Scientist

Read Aloud

NSTA's Daily Do

NSTA's Daily Do's


NSTA - free interactive e-books

NSTA's interactive eBooks