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FOSS® (Full Option Science System™) is a research-based core science curriculum for grades PreK–8.

Developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley and published and distributed by Delta Education® & School Specialty®

06/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean will be our guest speaker, kicking off the FOSS Virtual Summer Camp for K–8 Educators on July 15 at 12:00 PM ET!

Dr. McLean is the founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization dedicated to integrating science, mathematics, STEM, computer science, and AI with justice-centered teaching and leadership practices. An internationally recognized keynote speaker, global consultant, and trusted advisor to schools, districts, charter networks, and nonprofit organizations, she leads research at the intersection of equity, environmental justice, educational technology, and STEM education.

Dr. McLean is also the author of the children’s book There’s Something in the Water and the USA Today national bestselling book STEM for All: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for All Learners.

There’s still time to register—but spots are filling quickly! Register today: https://bit.ly/4u12Juw

05/30/2026

🌕 May’s Blue Moon is here!

Catch the second Full Moon of May shining bright this weekend. Peak illumination happens tonight, making this a skywatching moment you won’t want to miss.

Despite its name, the Moon won’t actually look blue! 💙 A “Blue Moon” is the name for the second full moon in a single month — something that doesn’t happen very often.

🌑 This Blue Moon is also a “Micromoon,” meaning the Moon is at its farthest point from Earth. Because of that, it may look a little smaller and dimmer than a normal full moon.

✨ Head outside after sunset, find a good view of the sky, and enjoy the glow!

05/29/2026

It’s FOSS Fun Friday!

The sun is out, so take learning outside! ☀️ This activity gets students moving with a game of catch while investigating the forces at work when throwing and catching a ball. Talk about balanced and unbalanced forces while having fun at the park or playground! ⚾🌿

From the FOSS Motion module

05/28/2026

📣 Calling all K–5 district and school leaders! Join us for our upcoming professional learning session: Elevating Science Leadership: A FOSS Virtual Administrator Institute on Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00–4:00 PM ET.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3PPRFSw

This interactive virtual institute will provide practical tools, leadership strategies, and collaborative learning opportunities to support high-quality science instruction and successful FOSS implementation.

Featured sessions include:
🔹 FOSS Administrator Toolkit
🔹 Using ThinkLink Reports & Custom Assessments to Inform Instruction
🔹 Reflecting & Reconnecting: The FOSS Leadership Collaborative
🔹 Leading Change Through Implementation Science: Lessons from Linden

Connect with fellow leaders, explore actionable strategies, and strengthen science teaching and learning across your schools and districts.

Photos from FOSS's post 05/27/2026

🌞 FOSS Virtual Summer Camp for K-8 Educators 🌞

Join us for 2 half-days of engaging, hands-on learning and leave with ready-to-use strategies. Choose your own “trail” by selecting the sessions you want to attend.

📅 July 15–16, 2026
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST
💻 Online

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4u12Juw

Hurry, spots are filling fast!

05/26/2026

“Meet the Team Tuesday”

Our Professional Learning team is second to none. Meet Caryn Walker. She has been on the professional learning team since 2019.

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hello to Caryn!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. May we use that freedom to learn, explore, and build a better future for all.

05/22/2026

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity! 🌎🦋🌿

Encourage students to become community scientists with a mini bioblitz in their neighborhood or schoolyard. Go for a walk and see what plants, insects, birds, and other animals you can find nearby. Students can collect fallen leaves or acorns and document their discoveries by making a list, drawing what they see, or taking photos.

What kinds of plants and animals live in your schoolyard or neighborhood? Let us know in the comments! 👇

From the FOSS Diversity of Life course

05/21/2026

We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools around the world as their premier science program for students in grades K–5 — inspiring curiosity, discovery, and the next generation of innovators in classrooms across the globe. 🌎🔬

05/20/2026

What’s the buzz about? 🐝

Today we celebrate World Bee Day by connecting learning from the FOSS Insects and Plants module to the real world. Students are observing firsthand how insects and plants depend on one another — and why pollinators matter to all of us. 🌼🌎

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