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FOSS^®—the Full Option Science System^®—is a complete and effective K–8 science curriculum. FOSS includes student books, field-tested materials and investigations, a friendly teacher guide, assessment tools, a web site for students, parents and teachers, and much more. FOSS also provides teacher support, including professional development and materials management.

FOSS works! We have collected research reports, case studies, and articles that document the research-base that supports FOSS and inquiry-based science as an effective educational approach. This site is updated on a regular basis, please check back often for new resources.

Effectiveness Studies – Research studies that show how FOSS and the inquiry-based approach lead to academic achievement.

Research Regarding Learning Theory – Studies and research articles that discuss inquiry-based learning.

Related Articles – Articles from educational journals and other sources that provide important perspectives and background on the issue of how children learn science.

Research and Development of FOSS – An overview of how FOSS is developed.

For more information, please contact your FOSS Regional Manager.

FOSS is published and distributed exclusively by Delta Education.

FOSS is developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley.

FOSS was developed in part with support of the National Science Foundation.