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Tips & Tricks to Kick off a Successful Science School Year

Preparing for back to school can be overwhelming, but with a bit of preparation and organization, you can enjoy a smooth transition into the classroom. Keep scrolling for articles, samplers, and even webinars to get set for a great year ahead.

Dive into our educator resources to explore how FOSS can be incorporated into your science classroom.

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Set Goals and Prepare Your Science Classroom for Back-to-School
Get ready for class with insightful tips and tools to help plan, prioritize, and organize, so you—and your students—start the year ready for science success.
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It’s Time for Science Podcast: Episode #14: Back-to-School Readiness
It’s time to talk about going back to school! Host Tom Racine and guests share tips to start the year, including classroom prep and student engagement activities.
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Sample the Science Program Made for Today & Tomorrow
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Pathways Sampler: Living Systems
In the Living Systems Module, students explore ecosystems as systems of interacting parts. Through real-world phenomena and activities, they learn how matter and energy move through plants, animals, and the environment, and how human actions can affect these systems.
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Access the Preview ››
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FOSS Events
Sessions meet every two weeks, giving you time to apply ideas and share your progress with fellow educators.

Registration closes September 2nd.
Your registration includes:
✓ 10 hours of CE credits
✓ A certificate of completion
✓ All materials shipped to you
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Elevate Science Writing with FOSS
Take science learning further this fall with our FOSS Science Notebooks Community of Practice.

In this four-part online series, you’ll:

  • Launch and use science notebooks
  • Connect writing across subjects
  • Deepen student sense-making
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New to FOSS? Get Started Right!
Kick off your FOSS journey with confidence! Join our New to FOSS Community of Practice to help you launch FOSS in your classroom.

In this four-part online series, you’ll:

  • Navigate FOSS resources with ease
  • Plan and prepare active investigations
  • Use science notebooks, speaking, and listening strategies
  • Embed formative assessment
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Announcements & Updates for Your Science Classroom
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Attention: FOSS 3rd Edition Users
FOSS 3rd Edition kits, replacement parts and print materials will only be available until December 31, 2025. Replenish your inventory while supplies last.
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News from ThinkLink
Access the Benefits of ThinkLink

ThinkLink is your portal for School Specialty’s digital learning resources. Experience online activities and digital resources listed by investigations — all in one easy-to-access location.

Did You Know? Over 30 significant improvements and enhancements have been made to ThinkLink over the past year! You can depend on ThinkLink as a reliable online learning resource.
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