TERC Brings Biomimicry to AMLE26
TERC’s Michael Cassidy will present “Learning from Nature: Biomimicry for Integrated Middle Grades STEM” at the 2026 Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30–9:30 AM in Delta Ballroom D
Description – How can nature help middle grades students connect science and engineering? Experience a biomimetic wind-dispersal challenge in which learners study how plants disperse seeds, translate structure and function into design ideas, and test a prototype. See how Biomimicry as an Authentic Anchor (BAA) creates integrated STEM learning grounded in authentic engineering practice. Leave with resources for adapting biomimicry to your curriculum.