Beyond that, students also work collaboratively, each bringing his or her own talents and prior experiences to design experiments and explore ideas. Activities vary with each module. In all, there are hundreds of activities in this K-6 curriculum. The components of the program are organized in a developmental, progressive way. Prior knowledge contributes to later experiences.
Subsequent knowledge builds upon prior knowledge.
Results and Reactions One researcher who has studied the program is Sally Dudley, an instructional specialist for Elementary Science and Health at the Science Health Resource Center in Seagoville, Texas. She reviewed the implementation of FOSS as part of an interdisciplinary program in Dallas. This is clearly an important finding. Teachers have been integrating the program into their classes with enthusiasm. As their confidence and competence increases, more science and better-quality experiences will be taught to the next generation of students.