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Literacy Concepts for All Students

FOSS is more than your typical science curriculum; it’s intentionally designed to promote connections between science and language arts and to help build critical literacy skills. Explore our blog articles, podcasts, and samplers to learn more.

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

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Science Centered Literacy Integration with FOSS
Uncover a variety of literacy-focused tools within the FOSS curriculum to reinforce the natural connection between science and language development skills.
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Read the Article ››
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It’s Time for Science Podcast: Episode #17: ELD and Science Instruction
Join podcast host Tom Racine and guests as they discuss the correlation and benefits of incorporating ELD (English language development) with science instruction.
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Sample the Science Program Made for Today & Tomorrow
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Pathways Sampler: Insects & Plants
This module provides grade 2 students with life science core ideas dealing with organisms, their interactions, and the diversity of habitats where they live. Students will experience biodiversity and study insects and plants in and out of the classroom.
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Access the Preview ››
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FOSS Past Events
Watch the featured webinar below.
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Science and Literacy Integration: The Science Classroom Meets the Science of Reading
Learn how inquiry-based learning not only builds science knowledge but also the skills needed to increase language comprehension, as we build on principles from the language comprehension side of Scarborough’s Reading Rope.
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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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30+ New Enhancements to ThinkLink
ThinkLink is now better than ever. More features, smoother performance, and 99.8% uptime you can rely on.
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What’s New ››
Want the details? Review the latest ThinkLink Release Notes for a full list of enhancements.
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