FOSS Resources &
Tips to Navigate ThinkLink
Beginning of School
Beginning of School
Follow these steps to add the Modules to FOSS ThinkLink.
Follow these steps to add the Modules to FOSS ThinkLink.
Navigating ThinkLink
Navigating ThinkLink
ThinkLink (FOSS) Access
for Substitutes
Substitutes will have access to all of the online resources but will not have access to assessments or any student data. Only the classroom teacher can assign assessments or assignments.
Active Investigation in FOSS
Active Investigation in FOSS
Check Out the FOSSweb Multimedia Resource
Check Out the FOSSweb Multimedia Resource
This resource includes online experiences to extend learning and virtual investigations to support classroom science instruction.
This resource includes online experiences to extend learning and virtual investigations to support classroom science instruction.
FOSSweb multimedia.mp4
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 kitty.rutherford@dodea.edu
Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Europe East District’s Elementary Science ISS, Dr. Kitty Rutherford kitty.rutherford@dodea.edu
Possible School Check-Out Inventory Sheet for Science
Possible School Check-Out Inventory Sheet for Science
Consumable Materials (Refilled)
Consumable Materials (Refilled)
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. The next set of refill kits will come three years later, school year 2022-23.
Teachers received the FOSS kits in 2017 so items were replenished in the spring of 2020. The next set of refill kits will come three years later, school year 2022-23.
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.
On the right... Additional K-5 Science Materials that Arrived in SY 19-20
On the right... Additional K-5 Science Materials that Arrived in SY 19-20
On the left... Guidebook including information on ordering additional science materials.
On the left... Guidebook including information on ordering additional science materials.
FOSS Group Roles Bookmark
FOSS Group Roles Bookmark
*Reader/Reporter *Recorder
*Reader/Reporter *Recorder
*Starter *Getter
*Starter *Getter
FOSS Alignment to DoDEA Science Standards
FOSS Alignment to DoDEA Science Standards
“Throughout the FOSS training, it became evident that FOSS was created to provide students with an engaging, meaningful experience through the use of hands-on learning during investigations. My students are currently experiencing just that as we are in the midst of the mealworm/darkling beetle investigation. Most of my students love and enjoy holding the mealworms. Just this week, we have had some darkling beetles emerge and students are truly engaged in learning all about their lifecycle and different stages. They have been able to identify and compare the structures and behaviors that allow these organisms to grow and survive. This hands-on experience has provided students with a way to be actively involved in their own learning.”
“Throughout the FOSS training, it became evident that FOSS was created to provide students with an engaging, meaningful experience through the use of hands-on learning during investigations. My students are currently experiencing just that as we are in the midst of the mealworm/darkling beetle investigation. Most of my students love and enjoy holding the mealworms. Just this week, we have had some darkling beetles emerge and students are truly engaged in learning all about their lifecycle and different stages. They have been able to identify and compare the structures and behaviors that allow these organisms to grow and survive. This hands-on experience has provided students with a way to be actively involved in their own learning.”
Ms. Ashleigh Roberson, 4th Grade Teacher Ramstein Intermediate School (2018)
Ms. Ashleigh Roberson, 4th Grade Teacher Ramstein Intermediate School (2018)
