Hello families:
FOSS offers a number of ways to get parents involved in their child's science education during school year 2020-21.
Download a copy of the Letter to Families—School Year 2020–2021 PDF in English or Spanish.
Everyday Outside Challenge in English or Spanish.
Each FOSS module includes a letter to parents to tell you what your child will be doing in the investigations at school and to share ways that you can develop your child’s scientific interests at home. This will be very important during School Year 2020-21.
Download a copy of the Solids and Liquids Letter to Parents about the Module PDF in English or Spanish.
We have developed a Home/School Connection for four investigations in Solids and Liquids. These require little or no materials from home. Young children will need a parent, grandparent, or a big brother or sister to help read the directions and play along. There are also other At-Home Activities for each investigation for use during COVID-19 school year 2020-21.
- Investigation 1: Solids
Home School Connection—Play I Spy a Solid!
Download a copy of the Investigation 1 Home/School Connection PDF in English or Spanish.
Download Other At-Home Activities for Investigation 1 in English or Spanish. - Investigation 2: Liquids
Home School Connection—Describe a household liquid!
Download a copy of the Investigation 2 Home/School Connection PDF in English or Spanish.
Download Other At-Home Activities for Investigation 2 PDF in English or Spanish. - Investigation 3: Bits and Pieces
Home School Connection—Drop liquids and small solids on different surfaces!
Download a copy of the Investigation 3 Home/School Connection PDF in English or Spanish.
Download Other At-Home Activities for Investigation 3 PDF in English or Spanish. - Investigation 4: Solids and Liquids with Water
Home School Connection—Make scientific salad dressing!
Download a copy of the Investigation 4 Home/School Connection PDF in English or Spanish.
Download Other At-Home Activities for Investigation 4 with Water PDF in English or Spanish.
Solids and Liquids Math Extensions PDF in English or Spanish.
Parents can use the Guidance for Using Math Extensions PDF (coming soon) to help with the math extensions at home.