Computational Modeling for Integrating Science and Engineering Design

In partnership with SRI International and Vanderbilt University, this project examines the impacts of different levels of engagement with computational thinking (CT) on fifth- and sixth-grade students' learning of CT, science, and engineering. The project involves a comparison study featuring three instructional conditions: computational model construction, manipulation, and exploration. Findings will inform the design of integrated STEM and CT instructional materials and teaching tools for K-12 students and teachers.