About FOSS California

   

Welcome to FOSSweb California! If it’s your first time here, or if you just need a refresher, this page will tell you a bit about how you might want to explore this site.

What is FOSS California?

In a nutshell, FOSS California is a modular K-5 science curriculum that teaches science in interesting and engaging ways, while providing teachers in California with the resources they need to teach science effectively.  Adopted by the state of California, FOSS California is designed and written to align completely with the Science Content Standards for California Public Schools and the Science Framework for California.

FOSSweb California is the online extension of the FOSS California print materials. FOSSweb California requires several plug-ins, so the first thing you’ll want to do is follow the "Update your browser" link on the home page. Here you’ll be able to test your browser and find links to any plug-ins you might need.

Click on one of the following links to learn more about how to use this site.

For Parents and Teachers              For Schools and Districts

 
 

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