| Abstract |
| Abstract: The Full Option Science System (FOSS) series, designed for grades K to 6, consists of instructional modules organized under four topic headings: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and Scientific Reasoning and Technology. The instructional techniques including hands-on approach, multisensory methods, working alone together (grades K to 2), and collaborative groups (grades 3 to 6) are used to achieve scientific literacy for students and instructional efficiency for teachers. Each module includes a teacher guide and equipment kits. This module explores permanent magnetism, simple electrical circuitry, and electromagnetism. In activity one, students discover how magnets interact with different materials and with each other. They investigate variables that influence the force of attraction between two magnets. In activity two, students find that some materials permit the flow of electricity (conductors), and some do not (insulators). In activity three, magnetism and electricity are brought together to create electromagnetism. In activity four, students build telegraphs. After creating a code, students send messages to each other for two way communication. The teacher guide consists of a module overview, a set of activity folios, duplication masters for the student sheets, an assessment package (except grade K), FACTs (FOSS Activity Correlation Tables), and equipment inventory lists. The activity folio is a concise booklet for each activity, which provides a lesson plan; background information; a materials list; preparation plans; discussion questions; mathematics, language, social studies, and art extensions; home activities; and suggestions for including a multicultural dimension in the lesson. The equipment kit contains materials for a class of 32 students. Each kit for grades 3 to 6 also contains a teacher preparation video. The assessment packages for grades 3 to 6 including hands-on, pictorial, and reflective assessment are designed to assess student understanding of science processes and content. The duplication masters for the student sheets and assessment packages (grades 3 to 6) are written in both English and Spanish. English and Spanish versions of videotapes and videodisks are available separately to supplement this module. (CCC) |
| Table of Contents |
| Britannica Science System index and glossary FOSS Magnetism and electricity section FOSS introduction Overview Activities Duplication masters English and Spanish versions FACTs Correlations Kit inventory lists FOSS assessment section Introduction Directions for administering assessments Student record sheets English and Spanish versions Teacher's charts Multimedia materials section Introduction: multimedia options Teacher preparation Videotapes Videodisc with remote control (Level I) Videodisc with software (Level III) Think sheets English and Spanish versions Supplementary video correlations |