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Let’s Take It Outside
Want to re-energize your science classes? Take them outdoors! Exploring the natural world helps students connect science lessons to the world around them and re-engages them in the learning process. Keep reading for more tips and ideas in our articles and curriculum solutions, plus take a listen to our new podcast.
 
Here’s what you’ll find this month:
  • Promoting Outdoor Science Instruction
  • Science Instruction Outside of the Classroom
  • Looking to Supplement Your Current Curriculum?
  • Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!
  • FOSS® Pathways™ Sampler
  • NEW! “It’s Time for Science” Podcast
  • Did You Know? Professional Learning Support
  • Events Coming Soon!
Engaging Students with Hands-on Learning
Hot Topics in Science
Promoting Outdoor Science Instruction
FOSS PreK-8 curriculum motivates students through active investigation of the natural world around them. Explore FOSS ››
Already Using FOSS?
FOSS is currently used in your curriculum; learn about all the benefits available.
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Explore Pathways ››
Learn more about FOSS?
Why is FOSS America’s most awarded, most adopted science program? Click to find out!
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Discover FOSS ››
Science Instruction Outside of the Classroom
Ideas & Inspiration
Science Instruction Outside of the Classroom
Science is the study of the natural world. Find tips and activity ideas for grades K-8 that engage students in hands-on learning from the world around them. Read More ››
Looking to Supplement Your Current Curriculum?
 
FOSS can help! FOSS can be used as a supplemental science program used with existing core programs. Our customized solutions promote science and engineering practices, science inquiry, literacy skills, and achievement.

Contact us to learn more about our custom solutions.
 
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Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!
Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!
With two upcoming solar eclipse events, find the supplies you need for your students to participate and learn. Read more ››
Monthly Featured Sampler
Explore one of our exciting samplers and discover how FOSS Pathways can transform your lessons. Explore this month’s spotlight sampler: Senses and Survival.
View Pathways Sampler ››
View Pathways Sampler ››
It's Time for Science Podcast
NEW - Episode #5 "It's Time for Science" Podcast
It’s Time for Science—outdoors! Listen in as host Tom Racine and our expert guests discuss the importance of teaching outside, and how exploring the outdoors provides students with real-life context of how science affects us all.
Take a Listen ››
Take a Listen ››
Calling All Science Educators!

Would you like to participate in an upcoming podcast? Click here to find out more and share your interest.
Did You Know?

FOSS provides unmatched professional learning, including hands-on and virtual teacher workshops by experienced consultants.

View our events page for professional learning opportunities that will support successful implementation and best practices in science instruction.

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Events Coming Soon!

Unlock the Solutions for Elementary Science Webinar
40-minute Online Webinar

Elevate Science Notebook in the FOSS Classroom Community of Practice
Four 1.5-hour Online Webinar Sessions

New to FOSS Community of Practice
Four Online Webinar Sessions

NEW! FOSSmap
Free Online Webinar

NEW! ThinkLink Walkthrough & Support Webinar
1-hour Online Webinar

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Science Refill Center

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