It is time for Olmsted Falls School District to update our Science materials for grades 6 through 8. Science teachers in grades 6 through 8 have had an opportunity to preview a multitude of Science resources. We had two vendors provide a face-to- face overview of their materials. Teachers spent an entire day previewing the materials and using a quality review rubric to determine the strongest resource.
Our teachers have identified Fusion Science from publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as a very strong resource. The Fusion Science textbook and supporting materials for each grade (6, 7, & 8) are available for community review at the Olmsted Falls Public Library from Monday, November 2nd through Friday, November 13th. Additionally, parents can further explore Fusion Science electronic resources by visiting http://www.hmhco.com/shop/education-curriculum/science/elementary-science/sciencefusion, and registering for free Virtual Sampling. (Click the orange “Sample Now” button to get started.)
Parents and community residents are invited to review the materials and submit feedback via an on-line Resource Review Survey. A hardcopy sample of the Resource Review Survey questions is provided with each set of materials for reference. The online Resource Review Survey can be accessed by visiting the OFCS website at www.ofcs.net and clicking on the “Science Curriculum Review” Quick Link, located at the top, left side of the page.
If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Education office at (440) 427-6000.