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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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Twas the Night ...a Mad-Lib Activity
This Mad-Lib style activity features Twas the Night Before Christmas, by Clement C. Moore as a backdrop. Students work with a partner providing parts of speech and words to fill in the blanks as they create a fun twist on a classic holiday tale. You'll LOVE the ease of this print-and-go resource. As always, thanks for ✨Using Your Smarticles✨ Looking for EVEN MORE Lessons/Tools to make INCREDIBLE impact on reading skills? Need more??? Try these: ✨Inferring✨ ✨Using Evidence✨ ✨Characterizatio
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading
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
Explanatory Writing - Steps in a Process
This writing assignment, overview and rubric focus on getting students to write in a sequential manner. The inspiration for the writing comes from Homer Price's famous Donut Machine. Students have to invent a machine and then describe step-by-step how that machine functions. Students are encouraged to utilize transition words in their writing.
For more writing lessons and technology integration ideas: http://www.yoursmarticles.blogspot.com
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
Persuasive Essay Organizer and Rubric
This worksheet can be used to describe/define the persuasive essay to students. It is design to work in conjunction with two reading passages and guide them towards a final project. Worksheet includes a grading rubric based on the Six traits of writing.
Passage #1
http://readingandwritingproject.com/public/themes/rwproject/resources/assessments/performance/6th%20Grade%20Performance%20Assessments//Leave_Animals_Out_of_the_Classroom1.pdf
Passage #2
http://readingandwritingproject.com/public/t
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction Directions
FREE Kinetic Energy Chain Directions – Hands-On STEM Fun!Looking for an engaging, hands-on STEM activity???? This FREE resource provides step-by-step directions for a fun and interactive way popsicle stick chain (also known as a kinetic energy chain)! What’s Included:✅ Step-by-Step Building Instructions – Students will follow clear directions to construct a kinetic energy chain reaction using simple materials. ✅ Hands-On Learning Approach – Encourages students to observe, predict, and an
Not Specific
Other (Arts)
Poetry Evaluation Form - Generic
This generic form works with ANY piece of poetry. Provide students with a poem and have them identify sections that elicit a sensory response for them (seeing, hearing, etc.) Students are then asked to spot Figurative Language, Cadence/Rhythm, unique elements and finally designate a tone and mood for the poem. Allow students to work through the poem identifying elements and responding to the questions on the form. Share responses.
The questions on this form can easily modified to work with A
4th - 9th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
Metaverse Scavenger Hunt - Ancient India
Even if you don't teach Ancient India, this FREEBIE is worth checking out!! The Metaverse App is the coolest FREE app I've seen in awhile. It uses the power of Augmented Reality (similar to Pokemon Go) and allows you to custom design your own experiences. Characters appear to float in real world as they guide students through the challenges.
This challenge asks students to answer questions about Ancient India, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. as they review the unit. As they progress, they collect
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Social Studies, World History
Digital Interactive Notebook Reflection Pages
These Digital Interactive Notebook templates can be used for Science or ANY content! They work great for allowing students to self-assess their understanding of concepts as you introduce them. Add the pages individual into your Digital Interactive Notebooks!! With Distance Learning we are all using more Google Slides™ for instruction. These interactive pages provide 2 interactive feedback pages. Each slide has room for you to customize your topic, directions and add additional information.
5th - 8th
For All Subjects
Create a Cloud
This little experiment is a GREAT addition to studies of monsoon seasons, rainy seasons and cloud formation. Everything you need and step by step directions are included for students to create a cloud in a jar!
Includes a summarization writing assignment for students to reflect on their experience
Don't miss these other FANTASTIC World History resources!
✨Ancient Man Newsletter✨
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✨Ancient Egypt Tour of the Nile✨
✨Ancient India Cooperative Stations✨
✨Mesopotami
4th - 10th
Ancient History, Earth Sciences, Geography
Accuracy vs. Precision Candy Catapult
This FUN and engaging activity will go a long way in reinforcing the concepts of Accuracy vs. Precision! Students use small square candies to fling them towards a target. As they fling, they record the location that the candy lands. Once they've finished 3 trials (iteration!!!) they will evaluate their data and determine whether they were accurate, precise, neither or both AND explain their reasoning. ***This lesson works PERFECTLY with this Complete Accuracy and Precision lesson that includ
4th - 8th
General Science, Science
Hooks and Leads
Tired of the same old introductory statement? Trying to get your students to introduce their topics in better ways? This worksheet provides students with 4 ways for students to start their expository writing in a more dynamic HIGHER SCORING way.
Did you know??? For students to earn the highest possible score on state assessments, their essays must do more than simply state their topic, they need to 'introduce their topic in a manner that is compelling'.
Arm your students with these strat
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
What Was I Scared Of? Theme Lesson
Teach Theme with the Beloved Dr. Seuss Classic, What Was I Scared Of?Looking for an engaging and meaningful way to introduce theme to your students? This lesson plan leverages the timeless Dr. Seuss story What Was I Scared Of? to help students explore and understand how themes unfold within a story. With a mix of read-aloud activities, discussion opportunities, and a handy exit ticket, this lesson is both fun and effective! What’s Included: Read-Aloud Link:A link to the YouTube read-aloud of Wh
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts
Scrabble Blank Tile Goal Setting
Unlock Your Students' Potential with the Blank Tile Goal Setting Worksheet!Empower your students to dream big and set meaningful goals for the school year with this engaging and inspirational goal-setting activity. Using the symbolism of a blank Scrabble tile, this worksheet encourages students to envision themselves as limitless and capable of becoming anything they aspire to be. What's Included:Introduction and Instructions: Easy-to-follow steps guide students through the activity, making it p
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Monster Mood Board
✅ What’s Included: Full-Color .PNG to add to your document or presentation featuring 9 AI generated images of unique monster expressions Numbered Grid for classroom discussions Promotes Social-Emotional Learning in a visual and accessible format Ready to print, post, or display digitally on your whiteboard or smart screen Classroom Uses: Morning check-ins or attendance routines Journaling or writing prompts (e.g., “Why do you feel like Monster #6 today?”) Conversation starte
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School Counseling
Mars Rover Perseverance Research Merge Cube
Support Science standards and student interest in the Mars Rover Perseverance with this fun and engaging Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality project! Students follow guiding questions on a set of Google Slides to create 5 informational slides based on the Mars Rover Perseverance. They then log-in to a CoSpaces account and upload images of the slides and move/position them into place on the Merge Cube and VOILA you have a student generated report cube viewable on a MergeCube!! To create this pr
3rd - 7th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Argumentative Writing - Smart Notebook
This smartnotebok files identifies the critical elements to include as students are writing their Argumentative Essays. The presentation is designed to work as a companion document to:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Argumentative-Writing-Toulmin-Model-512260
5th - 9th
Writing, Writing-Expository
Narrative Essay Overview and Rubric
This Narrative Writing Assignment focus on the famous Harris Burdick illustrations. Students are asked to evaluate the pictures and brainstorm ideas for a narrative piece based on the illustrations. Download includes Assignment overview, rubric, list of Harris Burdick Titles and a link to the images.
For more writing assignments and technology integration ideas, visit: http://yoursmarticles.blogspot.com
4th - 8th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts
AI Ethics Discussion Group Activity
AI Ethics Round Robin – Critical Thinking Discussion Activity Engaging • Thought-Provoking • Student-CenteredBring deep thinking and respectful dialogue to your classroom with the AI Ethics Round Robin Discussion Activity: a no-prep, print-and-go resource that sparks conversation around one of today’s most important topics: artificial intelligence and ethics. This structured discussion format encourages critical thinking, student voice, and collaboration, while using a fun dice-based promp
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology
Chalkboard Welcome Banner Flags
Please enjoy this chalkboard FREEBIE from my store! Included is the same banner flag WELCOME message in 7 different colors for you to decorate your classroom. Please use this product for personal use only. None of the images, decorations, fonts, etc. are for commercial use. For technology tips, tutorials, applications and HOW I CREATE MY WORK, please visit http://www.yoursmarticles.blogspot.com ABSOLUTELY follow my store! Many updates to come and you'll miss out if you are not a follower. T
PreK - 12th
Artificial Intelligence Ethical Use Guidelines
Are you looking for a guide to share with students to promote ethical use of artificial intelligence? This list of Do's and Don'ts will help facilitate conversations with students about the use of tools like ChatGPT and will help them understand appropriate and inappropriate ways to use AI to support their learning. Need to learn MORE about ChatGPT? Check out this book! Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life: The ChatGPT Guide for Educators by Mary Howard ChatGPT and other AI
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Computer Science - Technology
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About the store
Experience
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
FInd me on TikTok!! @MaryHoward118
Author: Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Your Teacher Life
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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