With all of the state expectations for literacy and math, the investigations seem to take up too much instruction time. How do I teach the science kit with the other entire required curriculum?
To clarify first off, the science curriculum is as important as the “regular” curriculum. The Science WASL is in place and it is extremely critical that students are involved with inquiry processes and related vocabulary learning from Kindergarten level on up. You have the privilege of setting a solid foundation for scientific process and enthusiasm. The wonderful components of the FOSS kits have extensions that provide real life practice in reading, writing and math. The journaling and expository writing that is embedded in the investigations make it very teacher friendly to integrate subject areas within the science units. Refer to the Interdisciplinary Extensions in the Teacher Guide for specific ways to integrate language and math. The Science Stories section provides great ideas to enhance before, during, and after reading activities. The Resources section also has extension ideas. Use your class time wisely and you will be able to streamline the curriculum and still meet your obj
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