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A good teacher can teach any subject as long as they have high-quality resources. TIES provides middle school and elementary teachers the tools they need to effectively teach evolution and answer its critics based on new Next Generation Science Standards.
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Introducing Our Guide to Host Your Own Darwin Day
Interested in hosting a Darwin Day event but donât know where to start? We are here to help!
Announcing our book!
On Teaching Evolution
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Written by members of the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science who have tackled the topic of evolution in their classroom for decades, On Teaching Evolution offers practical advice and sample lesson plans for fellow science teachers. Learn about what inspired them to love teaching evolution and the experiences that help guide their teaching practices.
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People Who Understand Evolution Are More Likely To Accept It
Thatâs why weâve provided free teacher workshops on evolution in all 50 states!
No scheduled workshops at this time.
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Can't make it to one of our in-person workshops? Watch our online workshop and get the help you need in your classroom wherever you are.
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Webinars
Upcoming: Princeton University presents, The Little Book of Weather
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the worldâs weather Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile anyone who is curious about weather. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Weather is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the worldâs weather, with …
RSVP on Zoom Now!Upcoming: Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life
How did oaks become such important and beloved trees across the northern hemisphere? What are oak species? What are oak hybrids, and how important are they? How do oaks shape the forest? This lecture, based on Hippâs Oak Origins (University of Chicago Press, 2024), answers these questions and many more. It touches on the natural history and biology …
RSVP on Zoom Now!Upcoming: Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, & Animals Heal Themselves
From Princeton University Press: Ages before the dawn of modern medicine, wild animals were harnessing the power of natureâs pharmacy to heal themselves. Doctors by Nature reveals what researchers are now learning about the medical wonders of the animal world. In this visionary book, Jaap de Roode argues that we have underestimated the healing potential of nature …
RSVP on Zoom Now!Featured: Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental
The phenomenon of friendship is universal and elemental. Friends, after all, are the family we choose. But what makes these bonds not just pleasant but essential, and how do they affect our bodies and our minds? In Friendship, science journalist Lydia Denworth takes us in search of friendshipâs biological, psychological, and evolutionary foundations. She finds friendship …
Featured: One Under the Sun: The Biology of Human Skin Color
Dr. Leslie S Jones of Valdosta State University will present the evidence that the different shades of human skin colorâfrom light pink to dark brownâare evolutionary adaptations to the varying intensity of ultraviolet radiation in different parts of the world. Topics such as types of selection, the bottleneck effect, and the founder’s effect will be …
Featured: Maddening Evolution Misconceptions with Stephanie Keep
Everyone knows that the United States is not among the top tier⊠or even middle tier when it comes to understanding and accepting evolution. But why? This talk will briefly explore the âhow did we get here?â of evolution acceptance in the United States, before zooming in on one of the most maddening causes (and …
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Help Us Help Fellow Teachers
We are looking for science teachers to present workshops in their school districts and local colleges on their state science standards on evolution and natural selection. We cover your expenses and pay you a stipend.
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