including FREE evolution curriculum materials, PD opportunities, community dedicated to inclusive STEM ed for neurodivergent learners.
MAY 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.
Evolving Minds
What it is: Evolving Minds teaches evolution by natural selection in 3rd grade classrooms. Elementary school teachers can request for free the research-based book about natural selection, How the Piloses Evolved Skinny Noses. Teachers can also download classroom simulation activity guides, materials, adaptation worksheets, and an assessment packet.
Takeaway: The article underscores the importance of creating inclusive educational environments where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
How TERC Can Help: Join NDinSTEM, a community dedicated to inclusive STEM education that embraces the unique talents of neurodivergent learners.
Fun STEM Fact!
There are over 340 breeds of dogs, yet they all come from one kind of wild wolf that existed many years ago.
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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