FOSS Pathways:

Focus: Designed specifically to meet the needs of teachers with limited time for science instruction.  

Scope: Covers grades PreK-5.  

Features:

60 sessions per school year for grades K-2, 90 sessions for grades 3-5.  

Editable Teaching Slide decks in Google Slides and PowerPoint.  

Improved online assessment for grades 3-8.  

Integrates English Language Arts to support student literacy.  

Aligns to national science standards using three-dimensional teaching, learning, and assessment.  

FOSS Next Generation:

Focus: Developed to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).  

Scope: Covers grades PreK-8.

Features:

Explicitly connects to science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, disciplinary core ideas, and Common Core State Standards.  

Provides a more comprehensive and in-depth exploration of science concepts.

Focus: Designed for teachers with limited time for science instruction.

Scope: Covers grades PreK-5.

Key Features:

60-90 sessions per school year.

Editable Teaching Slide decks.

Improved online assessment.

Integrates English Language Arts.

Aligns to national science standards.

FOSS Next Generation

Focus: Developed to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Scope: Covers grades PreK-8.

Key Features:

Explicitly connects to science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, disciplinary core ideas, and Common Core State Standards.

Provides a more comprehensive and in-depth exploration of science concepts.

TCI Bring Science Alive

Focus: A comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and hands-on activities.

Scope: Covers grades K-8.

Key Features:

Aligned with the NGSS and Common Core State Standards.

Offers a variety of instructional resources, including textbooks, digital content, and hands-on investigations.

Emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.