FOSS Science

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!   We’re continually inspired by the dedication, passion, and impact teachers have on their students every single day. Your work motivates us to keep raising the bar in creating the very best K–8 science curriculum.

FOSS Virtual Summer Camp for K-8 Educators is coming!   Join us for 2 half-days of engaging, hands-on learning—and leave with ready-to-use strategies.   📅 July 15–16, 2026 ⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST 💻 Online   🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4u12Juw

We want to hear from you! 💬   What's your favorite FOSS module to teach and why? Is it the topic, the engaging hands-on activities, the impact, or the way it connects with your students?   Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇   #FOSSscience #FOSSteachers #k12schools

At Adelante Charter School, students use FOSS in Spanish & English daily. The school serves a diverse community (44% English Learners, 72% socioeconomically disadvantaged students, 13% students with disabilities). #FOSSscience #FOSSInAction #FOSSResults #K12schools

Has FOSS made a difference in your classroom? Have you seen gains in state science scores using FOSS? We’d love to hear about it. Comment below and we’ll reach out so you can share more. #FOSSscience #FOSSImpact #FOSSResults #k12science #StudentAchievement #FOSSSuccessStories

Missed the Mississippi Caravan? Join us for 1 of 3 FOSS webinars! See how hands-on science builds literacy, critical thinking, and curiosity—while supporting Mississippi science standards. Feb. 10, 11, or 12   #FOSSscience #k12science #mississippiscience #mississippischools

@course_creek Hi. This is a self-contained online professional development course. The “freebie” is the course. Additional sessions are not required. Hope that answers your question.

@FOSSscience visual learning notebooks are def the way to go. curious tho - how do you actually track if people stick around after the freebie ends?

GIVEAWAY: Win a FREE session to our new online professional learning course: Making Thinking Visible with Science Notebooks! Like and share this post to enter for a chance to win one of three free sessions by February 1.

Today my littles were little geologists studying rocks. Love the hands on opportunities that @FOSSscience provides. #ClassroomVibes

@jcae2008 Thank you for sharing this! We’d love to reach out to hear more. I’ll send you a message.

FOSS Pathways Wins Parent and Teacher Award! prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

This episode of the @FOSSscience podcast features Erin Winick Anthony (@erinwinick), OET #ScienceCommunicationFellow, science communicator and founder of STEAM Power Media, and Kelly Guarino, Communications Lead at the Ocean Exploration Trust: bit.ly/4o5mo9q

Whether you're looking for FOSS® strategies, nature journaling, or comics in the classroom, our It’s Time for Science podcast has something for everyone. Check out our library of episodes! 🔗 bit.ly/4i9eYyD

Help your child discover the wonders of trees and nature. Try this simple activity together: 🌳 Tree Count and Explore Take a walk outside and count the trees you see. Compare their bark, leaves, and shapes. Ask your child what animals they spot living in or near the trees.

Watch On-Demand Webinars from FOSS! 👉 bit.ly/40xtefC Whether you're a PreK–5 teacher, school leader, or curriculum coordinator, these webinars are packed with practical strategies and research-based guidance you can use right away.

Consider purchasing replacement parts before the school year starts so you're ready for Fall. Only School Specialty provides official FOSS parts, along with components hand-selected by the developers of FOSS. Get started >> bit.ly/4bCBa1u

Summer is the perfect time for young scientists to explore the world through stories! Here are some recommended reads that pair perfectly with the Materials and Motion module. 🧵 Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt ⚙️ Learn About the Way Things Move 🏠 Building Our House

Explore why FOSS Pathways™ is the future of science education: ✅ Phenomenon-based, hands-on learning ✅ Modern, streamlined design ✅ Aligned with today’s standards and tomorrow’s needs bit.ly/42rPY1l

FOSS science curriculum incorporates the Science of Reading concepts into its program. It integrates everyday English Language Arts skills to support student literacy in conjunction with hands-on science learning. Read our white paper to learn more. bit.ly/3YZ1Bel

Bring real-world Earth science into your home or classroom with NASA satellites! 🌦️ Track weather 💧 Build water cycle models 🔥 Connect wildfires & storms to satellite data 👉 Explore more: spaceplace.nasa.gov