AO and ST Information for FOSS Science Materials
Live Material Shipment Receiving and Reporting
Live Material Shipment Receiving and Reporting
Thank you in advance for your hard work to ensure the teachers and students receive the live curriculum materials necessary for the science lessons. It is greatly appreciated. Go Science! :-)
Thank you in advance for your hard work to ensure the teachers and students receive the live curriculum materials necessary for the science lessons. It is greatly appreciated. Go Science! :-)
2023 Scheduled Organism Shipment Dates
2023 Scheduled Organism Shipment Dates
Organism arrival dates may have changed for some grade levels. Teachers may need to adjust instruction/investigation to support the arrive of organisms.
Organism arrival dates may have changed for some grade levels. Teachers may need to adjust instruction/investigation to support the arrive of organisms.
2023 Reporting Form
2023 Reporting Form
A reporting form will need to be completed for each shipment. This information will be important to track the performance of the contract. When a package arrives, please immediately inspect it, complete this form, and distribute the specimens to the classrooms. When you click Submit, the form will automatically go to the district and headquarters PK-5 Science ISSs.
A reporting form will need to be completed for each shipment. This information will be important to track the performance of the contract. When a package arrives, please immediately inspect it, complete this form, and distribute the specimens to the classrooms. When you click Submit, the form will automatically go to the district and headquarters PK-5 Science ISSs.
Go Science!
Go Science!
Please ensure the live specimens are distributed quickly to the teachers. If the organisms die after we have received the package, the contractor will not replace the items.
Please ensure the live specimens are distributed quickly to the teachers. If the organisms die after we have received the package, the contractor will not replace the items.
Replacement Order
Replacement Order
If the organisms are dead upon arrival, when completing the Reporting Form, please complete section 2 of 3 to get a set of replacement organisms and email Dr. Kitty Rutherford and Davina Perkins.
If the organisms are dead upon arrival, when completing the Reporting Form, please complete section 2 of 3 to get a set of replacement organisms and email Dr. Kitty Rutherford and Davina Perkins.
Organism Disposal
Organism Disposal
Please be sure to follow your school organism disposal plan at the end of instruction. It is very important that the school does not release any living materials into the local environment.
Please be sure to follow your school organism disposal plan at the end of instruction. It is very important that the school does not release any living materials into the local environment.
Science FOSS Refill Kits arrived in the Spring of 2023
Science FOSS Refill Kits arrived in the Spring of 2023
These kit refills contain the consumable materials for School Years 23-24, 24-25, and 25-26.
For more information about the Refill Kit arrival, check out these documents.
For more information about the Refill Kit arrival, check out these documents.
Kindergarten
SEEDS RYE GRASS 4 OZ
1st Grade
SEEDS ALFALFA 4 OZ
SEEDS OAT 2 OZ
SEEDS RYE GRASS 4 OZ
SEEDS WHEAT 2 OZ
2nd Grade
SEEDS BRASSICA RAPA PKG/200
SEEDS MARIGOLD 1 PKG
SEEDS SUNFLOWER RAW 7OZ /PKG
Replacement Seeds
Replacement Seeds
Who gets which seed?
Who gets which seed?
3rd Grade
SEEDS BUSH BEAN 2 1/4 OZ.1 PKG
SEEDS CORN POPPING 8.8.G
SEEDS PEA LAXTON PROGRESS 1 PKG
SEEDS SUNFLOWER 18 G 1 PKG
LIMA BEANS 4 OZ
4th Grade
SEEDS BARLEY 1 OZ PKG/1
SEEDS CLOVER 1 PKG
SEEDS CORN 1 PKG
SEEDS PEA LAXTON PROGRESS 1 PKG
SEEDS RADISH RED 1 PKG/BAG
BRINE SHRIMP
5th Grade
SEEDS WHEAT 2 OZ
YEAST
FOSS Investigation Additional Materials Lists
FOSS Investigation Additional Materials Lists
The first two lists include the same materials however, they are in different formats.
The first two lists include the same materials however, they are in different formats.
FOSS Grade Level Kit Inventory Lists
FOSS Grade Level Kit Inventory Lists
The FOSS kits were purchased in 2017 and DoDEA plans to use FOSS for approximately 10 years therefore, maintaining the integrity of the kits is imperative. These lists include all the items that should be in each drawer of the FOSS kits. When a teacher leaves, it is a good idea to inventory the kit to make sure all necessary items are there. If items are missing, please check with your supply tech so that they can order the needed items. Thank You!
The FOSS kits were purchased in 2017 and DoDEA plans to use FOSS for approximately 10 years therefore, maintaining the integrity of the kits is imperative. These lists include all the items that should be in each drawer of the FOSS kits. When a teacher leaves, it is a good idea to inventory the kit to make sure all necessary items are there. If items are missing, please check with your supply tech so that they can order the needed items. Thank You!
List of items in each FOSS drawer
List of items in each FOSS drawer
Possible End-of-Year FOSS Inventory Checklist
Possible End-of-Year FOSS Inventory Checklist
Elementary Science Materials Inventory
Elementary Science Materials Inventory
The FOSS Next Generation resources provide the tools necessary to implement the College and Career Ready Standards for Science in kindergarten through 5th grade. With the wealth of resources comes the responsibility to be good stewards. It is imperative that teachers inventory their FOSS kits and ensure that materials are cleaned and returned to the proper drawer prior to departing for summer break. If materials are missing or broken, teachers should contact their school’s AO and/or Supply Tech to replace those items. With each teacher’s support, we will ensure that we are prepared for instruction at the start of each school year.
The FOSS Next Generation resources provide the tools necessary to implement the College and Career Ready Standards for Science in kindergarten through 5th grade. With the wealth of resources comes the responsibility to be good stewards. It is imperative that teachers inventory their FOSS kits and ensure that materials are cleaned and returned to the proper drawer prior to departing for summer break. If materials are missing or broken, teachers should contact their school’s AO and/or Supply Tech to replace those items. With each teacher’s support, we will ensure that we are prepared for instruction at the start of each school year.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Europe East District’s Elementary Science ISS, Dr. Kitty Rutherford
Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Europe East District’s Elementary Science ISS, Dr. Kitty Rutherford
Possible School Check-Out Inventory Sheet for Science
Possible School Check-Out Inventory Sheet for Science
Tips and Tricks To Organize and Inventory Your FOSS Kit.pptx
Consumable Materials (Refill Kit)
Consumable Materials (Refill Kit)
Consumable materials are listed on the last page of each grade level FOSS inventory list (above). These items (only these items) will be refurbished every three years.
Consumable materials are listed on the last page of each grade level FOSS inventory list (above). These items (only these items) will be refurbished every three years.
Teachers received the FOSS kits in 2017 so items were replenished in the spring of 2020.
Teachers received the FOSS kits in 2017 so items were replenished in the spring of 2020.
The refill kits will come three years later, Spring of 2023.
The refill kits will come three years later, Spring of 2023.
The list of items refilled at each grade level are included for your convenience below.
The list of items refilled at each grade level are included for your convenience below.
Ordering Curriculum Materials through the Procurement Process
Ordering Curriculum Materials through the Procurement Process
Page 7 in the Guidebook
Page 7 in the Guidebook
Grade Level Kit Parts and Pricing
Grade Level Kit Parts and Pricing
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Making a copy then complete document
Ordering Delta Price List (SY 22-23)
Ordering Delta Price List (SY 22-23)
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This information is current up to June 14, 2024. Please contact your district PK-5 Science ISS, Dr, Rutherford for the new information after June 15th. Please delete any previous reference documents to ensure the current information.
Additional K-5 Science Materials that Arrived in SY 19-20
Additional K-5 Science Materials that Arrived in SY 19-20
Life Science in the Fall of 2020
Life Science in the Fall of 2020
K-5 Live Specimen Protocols for Varying HPCON Levels for Fall SY 20-21
K-5 Live Specimen Protocols for Varying HPCON Levels for Fall SY 20-21
HPCON Alpha & Bravo
HPCON Alpha & Bravo
At HPCON Alpha & Bravo, the live specimen orders will be shipped to the schools for in-person learning.
At HPCON Alpha & Bravo, the live specimen orders will be shipped to the schools for in-person learning.
HPCON Charlie
HPCON Charlie
If it is HPCON Charlie at the start of school, the school year will begin in remote learning.
If it is HPCON Charlie at the start of school, the school year will begin in remote learning.
* Live specimens orders will not be sent during the weeks the HPCON is at Charlie. The district PK-5 Science ISS should contact DoDEA Headquarters as soon as it is determined a location will be starting in remote learning to coordinate with the contractor and live organism subcontractors.
* Live specimens orders will not be sent during the weeks the HPCON is at Charlie. The district PK-5 Science ISS should contact DoDEA Headquarters as soon as it is determined a location will be starting in remote learning to coordinate with the contractor and live organism subcontractors.
* Teachers may request that a set of live organisms are sent if they wish to have the specimens to conduct the investigations with the class remotely. This should be coordinated with the principal and district PK-5 Science ISS. Factors that may influence this decision include 1) if the teacher is teaching remotely from the school or from their home, 2) the teacher’s comfort level with guiding the investigation remotely.
* Teachers may request that a set of live organisms are sent if they wish to have the specimens to conduct the investigations with the class remotely. This should be coordinated with the principal and district PK-5 Science ISS. Factors that may influence this decision include 1) if the teacher is teaching remotely from the school or from their home, 2) the teacher’s comfort level with guiding the investigation remotely.
* The ISS team has prepared photos and videos to support observation of live organisms for remote learning. The Lawrence Hall of Science (authors of the FOSS program) have prepared guidance and resources to assist teachers in planning for remote learning. These resources can be found on the DoDEA Elementary Remote Learning Resources website and FOSSweb.
* The ISS team has prepared photos and videos to support observation of live organisms for remote learning. The Lawrence Hall of Science (authors of the FOSS program) have prepared guidance and resources to assist teachers in planning for remote learning. These resources can be found on the DoDEA Elementary Remote Learning Resources website and FOSSweb.
If it is HPCON Charlie after the start of the school, the school will be closed.
If it is HPCON Charlie after the start of the school, the school will be closed.
* There is no requirement to transfer to remote learning if the closure is expected to be 5 days or less. In this situation, the live organisms should be given food & water before the teacher departs the school. The live organisms should survive in their habitat while awaiting on instruction to resume. The live organism shipment schedule will be adjusted and shipments will continue.
* There is no requirement to transfer to remote learning if the closure is expected to be 5 days or less. In this situation, the live organisms should be given food & water before the teacher departs the school. The live organisms should survive in their habitat while awaiting on instruction to resume. The live organism shipment schedule will be adjusted and shipments will continue.
* If closure is expected to be longer than 6 days, transfer to remote learning is expected after 3 school days. In this situation, the school (science teacher leader, material manager, principal, etc.) should contact the PK-5 Science ISS to discuss the best course of action for the live organisms in the situation. For example, if it is at the beginning or the middle of the investigation, a teacher may wish to continue the investigation with the class remotely. If it is at the end of the investigation or if all employees will be staying home during the closure, it may be best to go ahead with the disposal protocol to ensure that the live organisms do not perish during the closure. The remaining shipments will be canceled, unless otherwise requested.
* If closure is expected to be longer than 6 days, transfer to remote learning is expected after 3 school days. In this situation, the school (science teacher leader, material manager, principal, etc.) should contact the PK-5 Science ISS to discuss the best course of action for the live organisms in the situation. For example, if it is at the beginning or the middle of the investigation, a teacher may wish to continue the investigation with the class remotely. If it is at the end of the investigation or if all employees will be staying home during the closure, it may be best to go ahead with the disposal protocol to ensure that the live organisms do not perish during the closure. The remaining shipments will be canceled, unless otherwise requested.
* The ISS team has prepared photos and videos to support observation of live organisms for remote learning. The Lawrence Hall of Science (authors of the FOSS program) have prepared guidance and resources to assist teachers in planning for remote learning. These resources can be found on the DoDEA Elementary Remote Learning Resources website and FOSSweb.
* The ISS team has prepared photos and videos to support observation of live organisms for remote learning. The Lawrence Hall of Science (authors of the FOSS program) have prepared guidance and resources to assist teachers in planning for remote learning. These resources can be found on the DoDEA Elementary Remote Learning Resources website and FOSSweb.