FOSS works for South Carolina

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

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What is FOSS?

With FOSS®, students experience science through active investigation of phenomena and use three-dimensional learning to express understanding. FOSS provides all essential student and teacher materials and eliminates the need for any supplemental curricula. The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready (SCCCR) standards outline the requirements for a K–8 science curriculum.

Why choose FOSS for South Carolina?
• FOSS aligns 100% with SCCCR standards.
• FOSS adapts to time-pressed class schedules.
• FOSS provides everything you need.
• FOSS puts students first.

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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.

Lexington 1 Greenville School District Charleston Beaufort Dorchester 2 Richland 2

Aiken Lexington 5 Horry Florence 1 Lancaster 1 York 3

Spartanburg 5 Pickens 1 Kershaw 1 Berkeley Darlington 1 Anderson 1

Lexington 1 Greenville School District Charleston Beaufort Dorchester 2 Richland 2 Aiken Lexington 5 Horry Florence 1 Lancaster 1 York 3 Spartanburg 5 Pickens 1 Kershaw 1 Berkeley Darlington 1 Anderson 1 Lexington 5

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South Carolina 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 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 6

Weather & Water
PS, ES, E
Earth History
PS, ES, LS
Diversity of Life
LS
Human Systems Interactions
LS
Waves
One Investigation, Two Parts
Digital Only
E

Grade 7

Populations & Ecosystems
ES, LS, E
Chemical Interactions
PS, ES, E
Gravity & Kinetic Energy
PS, E
Variables & Design
E
Earth History/Geoscenarios
Investigation 8; 3-Part Research Project
Digital Only
PS, ES, LS

Grade 8

Heredity & Adaptation
ES, LS
Electromagnetic Force
PS, ES, E
Waves
PS, E
Planetary Science
PS, ES
Diversity of Life
Investigation 6
Digital Only
LS
Gravity & Kinetic Energy
Investigation 4
Digital Only
PS, E

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

Grades Pre-K–5

Grade	Physical Science	Earth Science	Life Science
Grade 5	Mixtures & Solutions	Earth & Sun	Living Systems
Grade 4	Energy	Soils, Rocks, and Landforms	Environments
Grade 3	Motion & Matter	Water & Climate	Structures of Life
Grade 2	Solids & Liquids	Pebbles, Sand & Silt	Insects & Plants
Grade 1	Sound & Light	Air & Weather	Plants & Animals
Grade K	Materials & Motion	Trees & Weather	Animals Two by Two
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.