FOSS California

1. FOSS California San Diego Unified School District Curriculum Orientation Session

2. Science Vision for SDUSD Science is an integral part of the intellectual development of a child. Interest in science begins with attitudes and values established in the earliest years through daily experiences. Students graduating from high school must have a foundation in scientific knowledge and evidence based reasoning.

3. Science Vision for SDUSD What kinds of Science opportunities do we need to provide for our students to be successful in accomplishing this vision?

4. So what is different with the new FOSS CA curriculum?

5. CA Science Standards FOSS meets 100% of the CA Science Standards through active investigation, reading and assessment

6. > 25% hands-on FOSS far exceeds 25% hands-on experiences with relevant materials and live organisms

7. FOSS reflects current learning research; rooted in a 30-year tradition of multi-sensory science education Access for ALL students

8. FOSS provides rich experiences and expectations for students to read and communicate their learning Reading and Writing for ALL students

9. Program includes: • Teacher Guide • Equipment Kit • Science ResourcesStudent Book • Assessment • Technology/Multimedia (through www.fossweb/ca)

10. FOSS CA PEDAGOGY 1. ACTIVE INVESTIGATION DO-ing Science… Engagement Exploration Direct Experience Vocabulary Introduction Concept Introduction

11. FOSS CA PEDAGOGY 2. READING In the CONTEXT of what students have experienced… Extend Experience Scientific Explanations Real-world Applications

12. FOSS CA PEDAGOGY 3. ASSESSMENT Integral part of instruction… Embedded: Teacher Observation, Lab Notebooks, Response Sheets Benchmark: I-Checks, Posttest Self- and Peer-Assessment: Allowing time for students to reflect on their work

13. FOSS CA PEDAGOGY 4. NOTEBOOKS -Record of Student Learning -Available: Science Notebook Science Notebook Masters - 8.5 x 11 Science Notebook Masters - Half-sheets for Composition Notebooks

14. Scope and Sequence

15. SDUSD Kit Rotations

16. 12 WEEK Kit Rotation Schedule

17. Materials Management • All kits will continue to be refurbished at the IMC Science Materials Center • FOSS Student textbooks will remain in the classroom for the duration of the adoption • “Trees” kit will be left in the Kinder classroom at school site • Principals will be responsible for ordering kits and live materials • Live materials’ cost district-paid, year 1

18. Science Benchmark Assessments Grades 3-5 • Will be given to all students in grades 3-5 every 12 weeks • 30 item assessment to be administered following completion of the unit • Multiple choice questions that will be answered using scantron forms • Will provide immediate feedback to teachers about student understanding of the content

19. Professional Development • One hour orientation meetings in May and June • Two hours in June and July “Curriculum Implementation Training: Earth Science” • All teachers should attend • Focus on: the standards, content, materials, planning for implementation using the units of study • Physical and Life Science Implementation Training will be scheduled for Winter and Spring (prior to kit delivery)

20. SDUSD Units of Study for SCIENCE Include the following curriculum planning tools: • Module overview and conceptual flow • CA Science Content and I&E Standards • Pacing guide • Grade level planning and prep guide • Recommended Body of Evidence to collect for the SBRC • Available for each strand, K-5, on the SDUSD Science Website • Care and disposal of live materials • Other curriculum supports

21. Sample Grade 3 Physical Science Overview and Conceptual Flow

22. Sample Grade 3 Physical Science Content Standards Page

23. Sample Grade 3 Physical SciencePacing the Unit as a Whole

24. Sample Grade 3 Physical ScienceRecommended Body of Evidence

25. Sample Grade 3 Physical ScienceInvestigation Overview

26. Sample Grade 3 Physical SciencePacing Guide - Prep and Instruction

27. Questions…