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2 To provide an overview of the conceptual framework, instructional design, and features of FOSS Third Edition. Share successes and challenges. Plans for FOSS moving forward.

3 1. Scientific Literacy Provide students with appropriate experiences with core science ideas, scientific practices, and engineering experiences 2. Instructional Efficiency Provide teachers with a complete and flexible program that reflects current research and best practices in education 3. Systemic Reform Provide schools with a program that addresses community science-achievement standards

4 Successful K–12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2011) National Research Council (NRC). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2011.

5 What schools and districts can do to support effective STEM education. Districts should devote adequate instructional time and resources to science in grades K–5. A quality science program in the elementary grades is an important foundation that can stimulate students’ interest in taking more science courses in middle school and high school and, possibly, in pursuing STEM disciplines and careers.

6 Core Ideas Scientific and Engineering Practices Crosscutting Concepts A Framework for K-12 Science Education National Research Council, 2011

7 Has broad importance across multiple disciplines or is a key organizing concept. Provides a key tool for investigating more complex ideas and solving problems. Relates to the interests and life experiences of students. Is teachable and learnable over multiple grades at increasing levels of depth and sophistication. A Framework for K-12 Science Education National Research Council, 2011

9 Build foundation at early grades Ideas become more complex as students get older

Conceptual Framework The Conceptual Framework of FOSS is designed to Focus on core ideas in science Address learning progressions Focus on life, earth, and physical science strands NSTA 2012

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14 Asking questions and defining problems Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and information and computer technology Developing explanation and designing solutions Engaging in argument Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information A Framework for K-12 Science Education National Research Council, 2011

16 MODULE 20 FOSS Elementary Modules INVESTIGATIONS 4-5 Investigations per Module PARTS 3-6 Parts per Investigation Each module takes 9-12 weeks to complete.

17 Context: focus question and planning Activity: doing and observing Data management: recording and organizing information Analysis: discussing and writing explanations

19 Written record of learning Opportunity to reflect on learning Formative assessment tool Vocabulary reinforcement Parent reporting

20 Language Arts Skills and Strategies Reading Comprehension Writing Expository Text Exercising Oral Discourse English Language Development English Learners (EL) Notes

23 FOSS Science Resources Expository articles and biographical sketches Scientific explanations and real-world applications for first-hand experiences Discussion questions Reinforce vocabulary

29 Last part to most investigations is an outdoor activity Students apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world Support for how to manage time, space, materials, and students

31 FOSS Assessment provides Students with opportunities to reflect, communicate, self- assess, and revise their thinking Teachers with essential feedback Families with evidence of student progress

32 Occurs daily through teacher observation and notebook entries Integrated into flow of investigation

33 Survey: Prior to instruction (grades 3-6) I-Checks: After each investigation (grades 1-6) Posttest: After module is complete (grades 3-6) Benchmark Assessment Chapter Answer sheets and coding guides Next-step Strategies

34 Online Assessment Program Students can take assessments online Automatically codes assessment items Multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and short-answer questions only Teachers score open-response items manually and input the code Assign Tutorials for remediation based on student performance

35 Generate reports Code-Frequency Report Class-by-Item Report Class-by-Level Report Class-Frequency Report Student-by-Item Report Student Assessment Summary

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37 Student Resources include Virtual investigations Student tutorials Streaming video Student media library Recommended books and websites Class pages Home/school connection

Streaming Video

39 Teacher Resources include Resources by Investigation Teacher Preparation Videos Investigations e-Guide Equipment Photo Cards Home/School Connections Interactive Whiteboard resources

40 Interactive Whiteboard Resources

41 Premium Content includes FOSS Science Resources e-Books

42 FOSS evolved from SAVI/SELPH programs Multisensory methods and materials accommodate students with physical and learning disabilities Principles of Universal Design for Learning Provide multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement

43 Science-Centered Language Development Engaging context for developing literacy skills Scaffold instruction for English learners Embedded and Benchmark assessment Provide opportunities to determine levels of understanding Assessment Chapter Next-step strategies for moving students’ understanding and ability to communicate forward

45 Complete Kits include 1 Teacher Toolkit Equipment kit for 32 students Consumables for 2 class uses Measurement tools included 32 FOSS Science Resources books 1 FOSS Science Resources big book (K-2) Access code for FOSSweb content

46 Includes Three Components: Investigations Guide (spiral-bound) Teacher Resources FOSS Science Resources (student book)

47 Overview Conceptual framework Teaching schedule Materials Kit inventory list First time prep Materials management suggestions Investigations Science background for the teacher Getting Ready Guiding the Investigation

48 NEW Outdoor activities NEW Strategy Notes for English Learners (EL) Focus Question to guide each investigation part Full integration of science notebooks FOSS Science Resources readings at point-of-use Assessment

49 Includes these chapters FOSS Introduction Science Notebooks Science-Centered Language Development Taking FOSS Outdoors FOSSweb and Technology Science Notebook Masters Teacher Masters Assessment Masters

50 Spanish Duplication Masters Available on CD in Teacher Resources and on FOSSweb Spanish FOSS Science Resources National: Available as Premium Content e-Books only

51 1. Scientific Literacy Provide students with appropriate experiences with core science ideas, scientific practices, and engineering experiences 2. Instructional Efficiency Provide teachers with a complete and flexible program that reflects current research and best practices in education 3. Systemic Reform Provide schools with a program that addresses community science-achievement standards

52 January 2013 moving forward Implementation studies, locally Professional development strategies Common Core Webinars FOSSmap implementation Digital resources for teachers, students, families Use of outdoor environments Science-centered schools, in CA and nationally NGSS and the vision of the Framework

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54 Brief History of Science Education at LHS (Including FOSS) 1957October 4...Sputnik 1961SCIS founded 1965Rookie curriculum developer hired 1968 Lawrence Hall of Science opens 1972OBIS funded 1974OBIS Library Researcher hired 1975November 29...PL 94– SAVI funded 1979SELPH funded 1983April, A Nation at Risk 1984The NSF Triad Program 1985October...First FOSS proposal...not funded

Second FOSS Proposal...FUNDED 1988 First work in schools 1989 Mt Diablo 4th grade teacher hired 1989 First upper-elementary modules in national trials, first adoption 1990 Early commercial release—green boxes st release of FOSS 3– FOSS primary FUNDED st revision of FOSS 3–6 for California adoption st release of K–6 program © 1st edition 1995 FOSS Middle School Proposal...FUNDED 2000 Science Stories introduced, major revision © 2nd edition

No Child Left Behind signed into law Assessing Science Knowledge (ASK)...FUNDED 2004 Charleston notebook summit 2006California Edition adopted by school board 2007FOSS CA Implementation begins 2007FOSS NYC and website 2008FOSS Outdoor Initiative 2008FOSS CA Leadership Academy with K–12 Alliance 2009Start of revision for elementary program, © 3rd edition 2011Release of NRC Framework for Science Education