FOSS works for Alabama
What is FOSS?
FOSS gives students the opportunity to think and act like scientists and engineers. UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science developed FOSS® for Alabama to present science the way students learn it, as they experience phenomena firsthand through active investigation. It’s why FOSS is proven to measurably improve test scores in districts across the country. Why FOSS?
Local districts already using FOSS:
Here are some of the schools and districts statewide that are using FOSS. To find out more, talk to your local FOSS representative.
Resources
The FOSS curriculum is designed as a laddered series of experiences that cumulatively develop not just knowledge, but scientific thinking across all three dimensions. You’ll find that the research-based FOSS curriculum with complete equipment kits is ideal for your elementary and middle school classrooms. Review the Alabama resources below and see for yourself why FOSS is the Full Option Science System that works for Alabama teachers and students.
FOSS Next Generation Grades PK-2 Module Descriptions
FOSS Pathways Grades 3-5 Module Descriptions
FOSS Next Generation Grades 6-8 Course Descriptions
Why FOSS in Alabama
FOSS Trial Access FOSSweb on ThinkLink
FOSS NG Correlations Alabama Grades K-5
FOSS Pathways Correlations Alabama Grades 3-5
Classroom proven like no other science program.
FOSS has amassed a legacy of results spanning all 50 states and reflecting the combined experience of 100,000 teachers. If you’re looking for a science curriculum proven to work for students of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, your search begins and ends with FOSS.
Lifts up major metro districts
In LA, FOSS delivered massive test score improvement and then sustained it.
Boosts scores in diverse districts
When FOSS was adopted in a district scoring 17 points below standard, it completely closed the test-score gap in just 3 years
Elevates already high-performing districts
This district's test scores were already satisfactory. But after implementing FOSS, thosescores jumped up and stayed up.
Wins in head-to-head competition
In a pilot with 63 teachers in 15 schools, FOSS was the overwhelming winner on multiple criteria over a leading "designed for NGSS" competitor.
Succeeds in challenging districts
The Oakland school district faced multiple obstacles to learning. But once it adopted FOSS, its students' test scores rose against the tide.
Only FOSS offers you all this.
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America's most awarded, most adopted science program
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Three decades of continuous refinement by 100,000 teachers
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Professional development & support unmatched by any competitor