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Click on a grade level to see a checklist of CA state standards and how FOSS modules cover them.

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Teacher Preparation Videos

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Choose a segment below to view a part of a video, or click on a module title to view an entire video.
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Animals Two by Two

Magnetism and Electricity

FOSS Intro
Module Intro
Before you begin

Investigation 1 - Goldfish and Guppies
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Investigation 2 - Land and Water Snails
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Investigation 3 - Big and Little Worms
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Investigation 4 - Pillbugs and Sowbugs
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Investigation 5 - Eggs and Chicks

Wrap Up and Credits

FOSS Intro
Module Intro
Before you begin

Investigation 1 - The Force
Part 1 - Investigating Magnets and Materials
Part 2 - Investigating More Magnetic Properties
Part 3 - Breaking the Force
Part 4 - Detecting the Force of Magnetism

Investigation 2 - Making Connections
Part 1 - Lighting a Bulb
Part 2 - Making a Motor Run
Part 3 - Finding Conductors and Insulators
Part 4 - Investigating Mystery Circuits

Investigation 3 - Advanced Connections
Part 1 - Building Series Circuits
Part 2 - Building Parallel Circuits
Part 3 - Solving the String-of-Lights Problem

Investigation 4 - Current Attractions
Part 1 - Building an Electromagnet
Part 2 - Changing Number of Winds
Part 3 - Investigating More Electromagnets

Investigation 5 - Click It
Part 1 - Building the Telegraph
Part 2 - Sending Messages Long-Distance
Part 3 - Choosing Your Own Investigation