including a FREE environmental science supplemental curriculum, a look into neurodiverse hiring initiatives, and more.
December 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.
Study of Place
What it is: Study of Place is an environmental science supplemental curriculum for grades 5-8. The materials bridge Earth and physical science and social studies. Students use satellite images, GIS maps, and other visualizations to capture the inter-relationships among ice, oceans, and atmosphere. Each module is framed by a historical narrative that makes a connection between the physical environment and human activity.
Takeaway: As corporations and organizations have become more aware of the value that neurodiverse individuals can add, they’ve devised new and inspired programs to help them get and stay hired.
How TERC Can Help: Expand your knowledge on this topic by reading, "Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM" by TERC researcher Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke. Dr Asbell-Clarke interviews many top CEOs of STEM companies on how they see neurodiversity as a competitive advantage. She also looks at what school systems need to do to nurture these students and their important talents.
Fun STEM Fact!
The Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean is the deepest natural trench on Earth, plunging to a depth of 36,070 feet, deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
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.
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