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title: "TERC Talks 💬: STEM Education Insights and Resources for Educators in November"
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 including a FREE Biocomplexity curriculum, early algebra curriculum for grades K-5, and more.

| November 2024 STEM education insights and resources for educators Programs & Materials Highlights Our forward-thinking and groundbreaking research projects often result in insightful and inspiring learning materials, many for free. Biocomplexity What it is: Biocomplexity is an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum that consists of a series of cases relating to biocomplexity and climate change—designed around cases in urban, suburban/agricultural, tropical and polar systems, in which high school students address land use and resource use challenges increasingly confronted by society. Teacher Edition Password: BiocomplexityTeacher2067 Student Edition Password: BiocomplexityStudents LEARN MORE Articles of Interest What we've been reading about in STEM education trends, innovations, new studies, and much more. Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem Hechinger Report Takeaway: Teaching is often too focused on early skills like counting, instead of building a bridge to later math learning. How TERC Can Help: Supporting research confirms that introducing algebra instruction in the early grades impacts future success. The LEAP program is the first early algebra curriculum for K-5 students. Learn more. Fun STEM Fact! It is believed that Ancient Egyptians used complex mathematics such as algebra, arithmetic and geometry as far back as 3000 BC. New PD Opportunities! Come learn with us! From The Forum for Equity in K-5 Mathematics Upcoming Speaker Series: Elements of Equitable Math Learning Communities This Speaker Series focuses on four areas that are critical to developing and sustaining equitable mathematics classrooms in the elementary grades.  Speakers include Forum colleagues and nationally known educators and researchers whose work pertains to equity in mathematics education.  Sessions scheduled from November through April with the first two below. Four Elements of Equitable Math Learning Communities: An Introduction Lynne Godfrey and Marta Garcia November 20, 2024 7:00-8:00 EST Interweaving Deep Mathematics and Equitable Participation Dr. Susan Jo Russell and Dr. Deborah Schifter December 12, 2024 7:00-8:00 EST MORE TERC NEWS #TERCTaughtMe We love nothing more than seeing how TERC content positively impacts your learning. Share your #TERCTaughtMe moments for the chance to be featured in our next newsletter and receive some TERC swag! terc.edu  \|  2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 Unsubscribe  \|  Manage preferences terc.edu   \| 2067 Massachusetts Ave    Cambridge  MA   02140    You received this email because you are subscribed to TERC Talks from terc.edu. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails   Web version |
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