FOSS works for Oklahoma

On this page, see the scope of the FOSS curriculum. View the evidence of its effectiveness. And take advantage of a free offer.

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® Next Generation™ for Oklahoma to honor the letter and spirit of NGSS. FOSS presents science the way students learn it, as they explore phenomena firsthand on a journey toward mastering the three dimensions of the Framework. It’s why FOSS is proven to measurably improve test scores in districts across the country. Why FOSS?

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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.

Bixby Public Schools Pryor Public Schools Owasso Public Schools Edmond Public Schools Jay Public Schools Tuttle Public Schools

Elk City Public Schools Holdenville Public Schools Tecumseh Public Schools Banner Public Schools

Bixby Public Schools Pryor Public Schools Owasso Public Schools Edmond Public Schools Jay Public Schools Tuttle Public Schools Elk City Public Schools Holdenville Public Schools Tecumseh Public Schools Banner Public Schools

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Oklahoma Pre-K–8 Scope and Sequence

The FOSS curriculum is designed as a laddered series of experiences that cumulatively develop not just knowledge, but scientific thinking across all three NGSS dimensions.

Grades 6–8

While we suggest this middle school scope and sequence, each 4–14 week course can be used as primary or supplemental science education and taught at any grade in the 6–8 range.

Grade	Integrated Middle Grades
Grade 8	Electromagnetic Force* PS, ES, E	Gravity & Kinetic Energy* PS, E		Heredity & Adaptation* ES, LS	Waves* PS, E		Planetary Science PS, ES
Grade 7	Chemical Interactions PS, ES, E			Populations & Ecosystems ES, LS, E			Earth History/Geoscenarios PS, ES, LS
Grade 6	Diversity of Life LS		Earth History PS, ES, LS			Human Systems Interactions* LS		Weather & Water PS, ES, E

PS: Physical Science content, ES: Earth Science content, LS: Life Science content, E: Engineering content

*Half-length courses

† STEM courses and modules can be purchased as a supplement to the FOSS curriculum or purchased separately for STEM electives or extracurricular activities

Grades Pre-K–5

Grade	Physical Science	Earth Science	Life Science	STEM Enrichment
Grade 5	Mixtures & Solutions	Earth & Sun	Living Systems	Stem Enrichment: Sound Design
Grade 4	Energy	Soils, Rocks, and Landforms	Environments		Stem Enrichment: Sound Design
Grade 3	Motion & Matter	Water & Climate	Structures of Life		Stem Enrichment: Sound Design
Grade 2	Solids & Liquids	Pebbles, Sand & Silt	Insects & Plants	Stem Enrichment: Forces in Action
Grade 1	Sound & Light	Air & Weather	Plants & Animals		Stem Enrichment: Forces in Action
Grade K	Materials & Motion	Trees & Weather	Animals Two by Two		Stem Enrichment: Forces in Action
Grade Pre-K	Full-year Observing Nature

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.