Anna Lorenz, Karen Meyer, Angie Paprocki, Etta Shedd, Teri Stickler, and Katie Danek (student teacher).

The above science subcommittee recommends that the following FOSS Kits (2 per grade level) be taught in order to better meet Illinois Learning Standards:

Ø Kindergarten - Paper, Animals 2 X 2.

Ø First Grade- Insects, Air and Weather

Ø Second - Balance and Motion, New Plants

Ø Third - Measurement, Water

Ø Fourth - Magnetism and Electricity, Structure of Life

Ø Fifth - Variables, Landforms

Ø Sixth - Models and Designs, Solar Energy

Rationale for selection:

Ø To meet the demands of ILS and ISAT

Ø To allow for use of fast plants because of their shorter life cycle (see fastplants.org)

Ø To incorporate Science Process/Technological Design (Goal 11) in a more concentrated and