including a FREE math and engineering lesson plan, free data literacy modules, and PD opportunities.
June 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.
Storytelling Math Lesson Plan
What it is: STEM teacher, Jenny Diaz, has taken the Storytelling Math book "The Animals Would Not Sleep" by Sara Levine to the next level with an innovative engineering design challenge. In this project, Mrs. Diaz’s Kindergarten class created comfortable beds for their stuffed animals, incorporating problem-solving skills, measurement, scale, and model building. This engaging lesson plan not only taught valuable engineering lessons but also provided a fun, collaborative experience for students and teachers.
Takeaway: We must create a strong foundation in data literacy for every student before they graduate high school.
How TERC Can Help: DataClubs introduces middle school youth to the power of data by giving them simple tools for visualizing and analyzing data on topics they care about. Modules can be downloaded for free here.
Fun STEM Fact!
Around one-quarter of the ingredients in modern medicines come from rainforest plants.
Supporting Math Learning, June 19-August 6 This 7-week asynchronous online course focuses on the teacher’s role in supporting the range of learners in K-5 math classrooms.
Going Deeper with Investigations 3, July 31-August 1 This workshop is for educators who have some experience with the curriculum. It focuses on: developing an equitable math learning community, facilitating productive math discussions, the role and purpose of Math Workshop, differentiating instruction.
Getting to Know Investigations 3, August 7-8 This workshop offers an overview of the content and pedagogy of the curriculum and looks at the components and features that support both students and teachers.
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