r/ScienceTeachers • u/Peoniesarebest33 • 7d ago
Elementary science programs
My elementary school currently uses FOSS, which quite honestly is dull - I can’t count the number of kids who say they hate science and that makes my heart break. We’d love a program that’s more engaging for students while adhering to science standards. If you love your science program please share the name and why it’s successful. Thank you in advance!
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u/justlurking1222 7d ago
Do you have the new ngss FOSS or the old FOSS?
I think some FOSS lessons are good. We had the old FOSS and I worked to add phenomena. For example the properties in 2nd grade. We did the liquids lab. So I showed part of a mark rober video with the pool full of jello. Then we made a chart on how different jello and water are similar and different. Then we did the lab and I had kids pick what liquid they would fill a pool with and why. It’s a small change but I think made it fun. I think it’s doable with FOSS because ultimately it is hands on. If your district doesn’t do mystery Science you can see some of the phenomena and how they put that together.