Found on the inside cover, this code allows a teacher to...
What is access resources on FOSSweb?
100
Partner teacher: "Dude! I haven't thought about (this topic we're teaching) since my third grade science field trip.
You: Relax, just read the (BLANK), and it'll give you a great overview of the entire Investigation Unit topics.
What is the Background for the Conceptual Frameworks?
100
"Not everything I need is in this box!" Did you look into every drawer?
What is the kit inventory list?
100
Looking for a quick overview of the Investigation. You should 'peek' here.
What is "At a Glance?"
100
No idea as to how to take scientific notes, draw observations or review/assess student reflections from investigations?
Take a look in this section.
What is the Science Notebook section?
200
It's a "One Stop Shop" that shows the Investigations, Module Summaries, Focus Questions, Related Content, Reading Technology and even Assessments!
What is the Module Matrix?
200
Use these to incorporate the real-life practices, such as "Asking Questions."
What are the Science and Engineering Practices?
200
Reviewing the materials lists, you may see the 'star' symbol next to an item.
This can mean one of two things.
What is "occasionally need replacement"?
What is the teacher must provide?
200
This is where the teacher gets deeper, more specific understanding of the content of study.
What is Background for the Teacher?
200
We've all done it, and forgot to make those copies and we don't have time to find the original online.
Send a student to the office with one of these sections open to the needed "Master" copy!
What is: Science Notebook Masters
Teacher Masters
Assessment Masters
300
It's not just a bunch of pictures in circles, this section shows and explains...
What is The FOSS Instructional Design?
300
Looking to connect FOSS to your LA planning. Look here!
What are Connections to CCSS-ELA?
300
OMG, I'm not watching a SNAP from my Bestie, K?!?! Look, this Totally shows how to set up, and what students are going to do and learn!
What is the teacher-preparation video?
300
This step by step guide will make sure that you will be prepared for each investigation.
What is Getting Ready for?
300
Be sure to show Mr. Chavez and Grace this section when discussing how students are using science to build capacity in this area.
What is English-Language Development?
400
This symbol with the letters, A, B, c, d, E, tells you it's a place where students should review?
What is a new vocabulary word.
400
These 'cut' through it all. Ideas that apply to everything in science and FOSS; they may even 'cross' into other areas.
What are Crosscutting Concepts?
400
Looking to support a developing or struggling reader? Use this great resource, but don't forget the ear phones.
What are eBooks?
400
From big to small, this shows, and explains, the flow of ideas found in and between each investigation.
What is the Conceptual Flow?
400
Free Question: What is one resource in this book that you think is useful to rigorous instruction and student learning?
Our students are lucky to have you in their lives!!
500
Chavez and Tuomey nagging again about lesson plans? No problem, tell them on Week 4, Day 3, you have an I-Check planned followed by a A/W.
They think you're rock stars, but you know you just looked at this ;-)
What is Scheduling the Module?
500
In addition to resources, book titles and other resources to support learning, this section has links to field trips, both in person and virtual.
What is the Media Library?
500
It's not exactly a lesson plan, but it will help plan the activity, day and week.
What is Guiding the Investigation?
500
I mean, I know this person who's an engineer, and my second cousin's friend is some sort of science superstar, but I don't know how scientists communicate?
How do I know how to incorporate scientific into our practice?
What is the Role of Language in Scientific and Engineering Practices?