Teacher Preparation Videos
Structures of Life
The FOSS CA Edition Teacher Preparation Videos help you prepare to teach the FOSS CA modules. They include teacher guide information, safety precautions, set up procedures, and classroom footage. Click on the name of the video clip you wish to view from the list below. Select "Play All" to view the entire Teacher Preparation Video. If you'd like to learn more about FOSS assessment for grades 3 through 5, select "Assessment" to watch a short video.

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Select a chapter from the list below.
FOSS Structures of Life Module Intro (1:15)
Teacher Guide Intro (6:11)
Before You Begin (4:23)
Investigation 1 - Orgin of Seeds
Part 1 - Seed Search (10:26)
Part 2 - The Sprouting Seed (10:04)
Part 3 - Seed Soak (6:07)
Investigation 2 - Growing Further
Part 1 - Germination (4:57)
Part 2 - Life Cycle of the Bean (6:25)
Investigation 3 - Meet the Crayfish
Part 1 - Crayfish Structures (13:19)
Part 2 - Adaptation (6:58)
Part 3 - Crayfish Territory (5:03)
Investigation 4 - Meet the Land Snail
Part 1 - Land Snails at Home (7:26)
Part 2 - Comparing Crayfish and Snails (5:31)
Part 3 - Snail Races (5:25)
 
Assessment (7:06)
 
Play All (2:07:00)