Smith College and Springfield Technical Community College have developed Through My Window, a free engineering curriculum for Grades 4-8 that integrates STEM and literacy via three flexible components:
- Young adult STEM mystery novel, Talk to Me
- Interactive online learning adventures about engineering topics
- Teachers’ curriculum guide
Applications are being accepted from schools and other programs, both formal and informal, to implement this curriculum in the spring, summer or fall of 2017. Applicants selected through this process will receive a $500 stipend and free educator support, including free customized lesson plans and professional development. Application is quick and easy at goo.gl/forms/