FOSS works for West Virginia

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?

The challenges of today and tomorrow demand scientific literacy. Students need the ability to solve problems, think and read critically, and collaborate with peers. Support all of these vital goals with one program: FOSS®, the K–8 science curriculum for West Virginia. FOSS enables science to be taught the way students learn it, through hands-on investigations and engineering challenges that bring concepts to life.

Why choose FOSS for West Virginia?
• FOSS is a comprehensive science curriculum.
• FOSS supports STEAM-Minded Initiatives.
• FOSS lets you teach science in the time you have.
• FOSS provides more than 50% hands-on instruction.
• FOSSweb on ThinkLink provides flexibility for changing conditions.

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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.

Barbour County Preston County Braxton County Putnam County Cabell County Wood County

Grant County Greenbrier County Monongalia County Hancock County Hardy County Mercer County

Kanawha County Lewis County Lincoln County McDowell County Marion County Marshall County

Barbour County Preston County Braxton County Putnam County Cabell County Wood County Grant County Greenbrier County Monongalia County Hancock County Hardy County Mercer County Kanawha County Lewis County Lincoln County McDowell County Marion County Marshall County Mason County McDowell County Mercer County Mineral County Monongalia County Morgan County Nicholas County Ohio County Pendleton County Pleasants County Preston County Putnam County Randolph County Ritchie County Summers County Taylor County Trinity Christian (Morgantown) Tucker County Upshur County Wayne County Webster County Wetzel County Wirt County Wood County

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West Virginia 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

Grade 7

Grade 8

Heredity & Adaptation
ES, LS
Chemical Interactions
PS, ES, 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.