Revisiting Chess

This is really interesting:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-11-03-chess-2-the-sequel-how-a-street-fightin-man-fixed-the-worlds-most-famous-game

As I was reading it, I was imagining this as a STEM project. Learning to build something while actually building it.

From STEM to ST2zEAM

Education Week: From STEM to ST2REAM

I enjoyed someone finally acknowledging that people needed problem-solving skills prior to the 21st century.

I also appreciate the focus on connections.