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July 2025
STEM education insights and resources for educators
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Robots in Science
What it is:Robots in Science supports middle school science teachers who are interested in integrating robotics and computational thinking skills (abstraction, decomposition, algorithmic thinking, pattern recognition, and data practices) into their science classes. Classroom and Professional Development resources provide ideas, support, and templates for educators interested in enacting enhanced science units that will support student learning.
Takeaway:Integrating creativity into computer science through game design fosters students’ critical thinking, confidence, and adaptability, essential skills in an AI-driven future.
How TERC Can Help: TERC’s ExIST Project supports this approach by empowering middle school biology teachers and students to collaboratively design educational games, strengthening systems thinking, student confidence, and creative problem-solving skills. Download ExIST materials here.
STEM Fact!
Games have been used for learning for millennia: The ancient Greeks and Romans used board games to teach strategy, while Chess, originating in India, taught critical thinking and planning.
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