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I am a Nationally Board Certified Mid-Level Generalist and have been a teacher for 20+ years. I have always taught the sixth grade and just LOVE them! Prior to teaching I worked in the health insurance industry as a Marketing Representative. I love integrating technology into the curriculum as much as possible. My blog: yoursmarticles.com focuses on strategies for technology integration. Through conferences, seminars and training sessions I share my experience with other teachers as much as possible!
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Scientific Drawing Lesson Plan
If you're teaching Next Generation Science Standards, providing students with a good foundation in Scientific Drawing Skills is a critical part of supporting the Science and Engineering Practices! This Scientific Drawing Lesson is a Google Slide show that provides you with a COMPLETE lesson to guide your student in best practices for scientific drawing. Show students the importance of titles, labels, lines, details, shading, magnification with zoom bubbles and MORE. This presentation even pro
4th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
MakerSpace: Lego Wall Secret Code Riddles
Do you have a LEGO wall in your classroom, STEAM space or MakerSpace? If so, this FUN activity will delight your students and provide them with a bit of a challenge. I've created a LEGO Code page where each LEGO is assigned a letter of the alphabet. You can display this code page along side of a riddle. Students read the riddle and then use the LEGO decoder and the group of LEGOS to decipher the answer to the riddle! 10 different riddles are provided....one for each week of a Marking Period!
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Other (Arts), Other (Science)
Criteria and Constraints Lesson Plan
This COMPLETE lesson plan will support your Next Generation Science classroom by teaching students to distinguish between criteria and constraints when working with Engineering Design Challenges! (MS-ETS1-1 and MS-ETS1-2) In this lesson, you'll get a digital interactive notebook page using Google Slides (with matching printable pages!) The materials have text on the page to help teach the concepts of criteria and constraints and an interactive option for students to demonstrate their understan
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Merge Cube - Solar System Scavenger Hunt
This Merge Cube lesson plan works with the Galactic Explorer Solar System app. The poems lead students to explore the solar system within the app and determine which planet each poem is describing. As they collect planet names, they are lead to the solution of a riddle!
Not sure what Merge Cube is?? Merge Cubes are one of the hottest new trends in Educational Technology at the moment and can be CHEAPLY obtained at local retailers. Integrating AR/VR principles, a merge cube allows you to ho
3rd - 6th
Astronomy
Also included in: Merge Cube BUNDLE!
Digital Interactive Notebook Claim Evidence Reasoning Template
This Science CER Digital Interactive Notebook template is a great way support your Science Class! With Distance Learning we are all using more Google Slides™ for instruction. This interactive page provides guide statements for the claim, evidence and reasoning paragraphs to help students start their sentences in their CER Reports and also has space for students to type their responses. You can push it out as an activity slide by itself or add it to your own Digital Interactive Notebook! You'll b
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Makerspace: Lego Wall Task Cards
Do you have a lego wall in your Makerspace?? We do, and the students LOVE it! These task cards are designed to provide LEGO wall challenges to students and are great aiding the kids in creating displays and projects on the lego wall. Just print this Google Slide document, laminate each page and add a ring to the entire bundle of 22 ideas and hang next to the lego wall. Student creativity will be firing on all cylinders! If you like this LEGO Wall activity, check this LEGO Wall Riddle Act
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Determining Volume through Water Displacement
Do your students struggle to identify the volume of an irregularly shaped object through the method of water displacement? (thank you Archimedes!!). This is a COMPLETE lesson plan to support this skill! Included is a Google Slide Deck that allows you to show a video and teach the skill along with self-correcting examples. The slides include a dozen examples for students to respond to either as a whole group or for you to use with Peardeck or Nearpod. There are 2 digital interactive notebook p
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Wave Lesson Plan (MS-PS4-1)
In this terrific NGSS lesson plan aligned with MS-PS4-1, you'll start with the Explore phase of the 5E model by having students work with a FREE Virtual Oscilloscope. < < < Check it out here> > > The Digital Interactive Notebook Page provides a link to the simulation as well as step by step illustrated instructions on how to set up the simulation and make observations as they hear (and see) different shapes of waves. Students will be guided towards observing how the LOW a
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended Questions Lesson Plan
Master Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended Questions with this Complete NGSS-Aligned Lesson Plan!Looking for an interactive and engaging way to help your students understand the difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions? This complete lesson plan is designed to support NGSS classrooms by providing the perfect framework for phenomenon-based learning and storyline lessons. With a variety of instructional materials, this resource ensures students develop a solid grasp of question types, fost
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Digital Interactive Notebook Pages for the Science and Engineering Practices
Here is how I'm starting MY school year this year in my 6th Grade Science class ... we're going to focus on the Science and Engineering Practices using this Digital Interactive Notebook!! There are 22 pages in this Google Slide™ notebook and they take the students through each of the Science and Engineering Practices. Each page has an "input" section providing students with a definition of the practice and elements on the page to either read, view or review. The right hand side of the pag
5th - 8th
General Science, Science
Also included in: Digital Interactive Notebook BUNDLE for Physical Science (NGSS Aligned)
Question Formulation Technique Lesson Plan
In this comprehensive resource, you'll be ready to teach your students all about how to use the Question Formulation Technique at the beginning of a Science Investigation. This resource includes a digital note taking page (Google Slide) with a phenomenon for students to view (or you can edit to add your own phenomenon). A companion slide deck will take you step by step through the teaching process. But if you need more support, there's an instructional video and a THOROUGH teacher's guide! Th
4th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Chemistry of Matter Digital Interactive Notebook MS-PS1-2 and MS-PS1-5
This notebook is a comprehensive resource to support your teaching of Physical Changes, Chemical Changes and the Law of Conservation of Matter! Aligned with NGSS standards and modeled after the 5E format, the unit starts with an ENGAGE activity and students complete a QFT to ask questions about what they view. It continues with an EXPLORE opportunity using a simulation (CK12) and students develop their own understanding through the simulation and are guided with a video tutorial. The EXPLAIN
5th - 7th
Chemistry, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Also included in: Digital Interactive Notebook BUNDLE for Physical Science (NGSS Aligned)
Atoms and Molecules Digital Interactive Notebook (MS-PS1-1)
This Digital Interactive Notebook is a pretty comprehensive way to teach Atomic Structure and Molecular combinations!! There are 18 pages in this Google Slide™ notebook and they take the students through the 5E Model of instruction from introducing a phenomenon (the periodic table) to exploring how different elements combine to make molecules. Students are also provide explicit directions how to model with Jamboard and there are TWO Jamboard modeling projects!!! Along the way, students Explor
5th - 8th
Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Digital Interactive Notebook BUNDLE for Physical Science (NGSS Aligned)
Ancient Man Distance Learning Unit
Teaching ancient man? At a loss as to how you can keep things digital and yet still engage and interest the students? How about this idea...an EDITABLE Hyperdoc newsletter that guides students step by step as they learn about the content and create a dynamic and eye-appealing project! Perfect for 1:1 classrooms and for Distance Learning! The Hominid Happenings newsletter uses the power of Google Slides as a template. Students use a resource packet as they progress through the newsletter and
5th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Activating Background Knowledge Google Slide™ Templates
These editable Digital Interactive Notebook pages work great as an addition to your existing digital notebooks or even as part of a Hyperdoc! They are great for the NGSS Aligned Science Classroom but can be used with ANY content area! Each slide is designed to activate background knowledge on topics or phenomenon. Slides can even be modified to serve as formative assessments! Included are 5 editable templates that will activate student background knowledge DIGITALLY! In this slide deck you'll
3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Newton's Laws: Distance Learning Hyperdoc
This is a Google Slide Document that covers ALL 3 of Newton's Laws in a way that students can work independently and guide themselves through the content. Also known as a Hyperdoc, the document contains informational text for students to read, supplemental links for students to expand their knowledge and understanding on the topic, response areas for students to demonstrate their learning and MORE! There are 5 attractively designed pages that contain READ THIS, DO THIS, ANSWER THIS and TRY TH
5th - 7th
General Science, Physical Science
Energy Transfer using PHET Simulation (MS-PS3-5)
This Science Digital Interactive Notebook template is a great way support your Science Class! With Distance Learning we are all using more Google Slides™ for instruction. This interactive page provides a video tutorial showing students how to use the FREE PHET simulator demonstrating how energy moves throughout a system AND changes form! Students use a note and notice strategy to write statements that reveal their observations from playing with the simulator. Then, they model systems that they
5th - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-5
Choice Menu for Figurative Language
Choice Board – Figurative Language Edition Empower creativity and differentiate instruction with this editable, tech-friendly resource!This Figurative Language Choice Board is perfect for reinforcing figurative language concepts through engaging, student-driven activities! With 9 versatile options, this Google Slides resource gives students the freedom to demonstrate their understanding in a way that suits their learning style—whether it's writing, designing, chatting, or creating! What’s
4th - 6th
Poetry
CCSS
RL.6.4
Back to School Activities Science: All About Me Beaker in Google Slides™
This All About Me Digital Interactive Notebook Cover is a great way to start the year in your Science Class! With Distance Learning we are all using more Google Slides for instruction. This one has a beaker with 6 guiding questions encouraging students to share about themselves while decorating the cover to their Digital Interactive Notebook. There are 5 different notebook colors for students to choose from. If you're a Google Classroom™ User, this is a PERFECT getting to know you activity f
3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Magnetism Hyperdoc for Distance Learning
This is a Google Slide Document that covers Magnetism in a way that students can work independently and guide themselves through the content. In this Hyperdoc, students will activate their prior knowledge related to magnets, expand their understanding through readings and a BrainPOP resource, explore Electromagnets, evaluate the magnitude of magnetic forces and finally explore contact vs. non-contact forces. Designed to support student understanding of Next Generation Science Standards MS-PS2-
5th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
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I am a Nationally Board Certified Mid-Level Generalist and have been a teacher for 20+ years. I have always taught the sixth grade and just LOVE them! Prior to teaching I worked in the health insurance industry as a Marketing Representative. I love integrating technology into the curriculum as much as possible. My blog: yoursmarticles.com focuses on strategies for technology integration. Through conferences, seminars and training sessions I share my experience with other teachers as much as possible!
Teaching style
Unquestionably my teaching style is student-centered. Student inquiry and project based activities are my strengths coupled with technology integration.
Awards & shining teacher moments
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National Board Certified Teacher
2018 and 2020 NYS Teacher of the Year Finalist
Certified BrainPop Educator
Apple Teacher
Google Certified Teacher Level 2
Lee Bryant Outstanding Technology
Teacher of the year 2014-2015
Published in 2013 NYSMSA'S In Transitions journal
Published in AMLE Magazine
Published iBook on Student ENgagement
Presenter at ISTE, NYSMA, NYSCATE and many other conferences on technology integration
Author of Yoursmarticles.blogspot.com and yoursmarticles.com
My own education history
1991 Graduated from Michigan State University
2001 Obtained Masters Degree
and teaching certificate PRE-K through 6
60+ hours above masters credit
Additional biographical information
Mother of 3 sons (and a charming cavalier spaniel), runner and ice hockey player. I love my job and put all of my energy into doing what's best for students.
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