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Promoting the Science of Reading through Active Investigation
Active science investigation enriches student learning through immersive investigations and fosters exploration of natural phenomena. But did you know that active investigation can also help build reading and vocabulary comprehension?
The FOSS® science curriculum is carefully designed to focus on active investigation and integrate with concepts of the Science of Reading.
Lessons align with the Science of Reading concepts by combining active science investigations with language development strategies including vocabulary instruction, guided sensemaking discussions, and support for verbal reasoning, sentence structure, writing, and more.
Keep reading and see for yourself how the Science of Reading promotes literacy and how you can incorporate these strategies into your science lessons with FOSS!
Here’s what you’ll find this month:
Hot Topics in Science: Active Investigation
Blending Active Science Learning and the Science of Reading
FOSS® Pathways™ Sampler
Activity Download
NEW! Episode “It’s Time for Science” Podcast
FOSSWeb and ThinkLink User Updates
Events Coming Soon!
Hot Topics in Science
Active Investigation
FOSS builds student understanding of core science concepts through active investigation. FOSS is built around firsthand investigation of phenomena, using classroom-tested pedagogies and practices to build students’ understanding of disciplinary core ideas in science.
Explore the curriculum developed to prioritize your students' needs and designed to captivate and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and various skill levels.
Blending Active Science Learning and the Science of Reading See how active science learning provides the foundation for elevating literacy comprehension using concepts from the Science of Reading. Read More ››
Explore one of our exciting samplers and discover how FOSS Pathways can transform your lessons, plus, check out our new releases. Explore this month’s spotlight sampler: Trees and Weather.
Episode #16 “It’s Time for Science” Podcast: The Science of Reading
In this month’s podcast, host Tom Racine and guests Leslie Lausten, M. Ed. and Dr. Jennifer Slavick, Ed. D., discuss hands-on learning and its connection to the Science of Reading.
Take a look at our upcoming FOSS professional learning opportunities, in a wide variety of topics. Check out our current offerings!
ThinkLink Webinar: FOSSmap Digital Assessment System 1-hour Online Webinar
This FREE 1-hour webinar provides a walk-through of FOSSmap assessment features to help support assessment and student progress monitoring in the grades 3-8 FOSS classroom.
ThinkLink Support: Back to School Refresher 1-hour Online Webinar
This FREE 1-hour webinar is for teachers and administrators who would like a review of ThinkLink navigation and frequently used features.
ThinkLink Support: Onboarding for New Users 1-hour Online Webinar
This FREE 1-hour webinar is for teachers and administrators who are new to ThinkLink.
ThinkLink Support: Tips & Tricks 1-hour Online Webinar
This FREE 1-hour webinar provides a walkthrough of ThinkLink features to help support successful implementation in the classroom.
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Announcing new features that recently have been released:
Introducing an App for iOS and Android Devices!
Did you know that our FOSS eBooks are available on iOS and Android devices!? Look for the following icon in the App Store or Play Store to get the app today! With the app, eBooks can be downloaded and used offline.
The ThinkLink Support Team is available to walk you through any technical or usability questions you may encounter on the ThinkLink platform. They are available via e-mail or by phone: 800–258–1302, option 6, Monday through Friday 8-5:30pm ET. Contact the ThinkLink Support Team.
Science Refill Center
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