About

We are the HandsOn Science Partnership. We have a single purpose - to advance student achievement in science through hands-on curriculum and materials. Our membership is comprised of businesses whose primary mission is hands-on science teaching and learning and organizations which support this endeavor.

HOSP is working towards a future when

  • Our students are among the world's top achievers in science
  • All students are learning science in an interactive and effective environment
  • Stakeholders are making the connection between quality teaching and quality hands-on materials as a means for increasing student achievement
  • Science is an equal partner with reading and mathematics

Our Mission

  • Increase student achievement in science
  • Build awareness, appreciation and support for the tools, materials and curriculum that support student achievement in science via hands-on instruction
  • Influence policy and decision making at national, state, and local levels to include research-based, hands-on instructional materials and those tools that enhance and improve teaching and learning of science

Hands-on science boosts language skills

The Los Angeles Unified School District uses inquiry-based science (Delta Education's Full Option Science System/FOSS) for students in grades K-3. "We have been using FOSS in many of our classrooms and are committed to its continued use," said Ronni Ephraim, chief instructional officer, elementary programs. "Delta has worked with us closely to align our FOSS units to our core instructional program in language arts."

Delta Education is a HOSP founding member.