including a FREE Astrobiology curriculum, free data science modules, an all expenses-paid PD opportunity, and more.
February 2025
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.
Astrobiology: An Integrated Science Approach
What it is: Astrobiology is a full-year genuinely integrated science curriculum that weaves its way through the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and Earth science, as well as sociology, ethics, and the psychology of human thought and behavior. It kindles interest and curiosity in students and offers an exciting entry into high-school science.
Takeaway: A lack of dedicated courses and integration of data science concepts across curricula is hindering a growing need for data literacy, a recent report finds.
How TERC Can Help: Data Clubs offers three modules for middle schoolers to engage with “big” data—large data sets collected by government agencies, research institutes and international collaborations — curated by the Data Clubs team. The modules give students simple tools for visualizing and analyzing data on topics they care about. Download the modules here.
Fun STEM Fact!
Our galaxy is shaped like a huge whirlpool, and rotates once every 200 million years. It is so big that light takes 100,000 years to cross from one side to the other.
TERC, in partnership with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, invites high school teachers to apply for a one-week, all-expenses-paid intensive on the beautiful coast of Maine.
Sun July 20 - Sat July 26, 2025 Application deadline: March 3rd, 2025
Teachers will:
explore the inequitable impacts of climate change
be inspired by sharing best practices for teaching climate equity
build community
explore some science
enjoy the tranquility of Maine woods and seashore
leave with a renewed sense of hope and purpose about making a difference!
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.
Developing Equitable Participation Through Reciprocity and Relationship Dr. Elham Kazemi March 6, 2025 7-8 pm EST Learn more and register here.
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