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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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Merge Cube BUNDLE!
In this Merge Cube BUNDLE, you'll get six Merge Cube lessons ready to use in your classroom. Included in this Merge Cube lesson set is: DIG: Create holographic worlds and incorporate evidence based writing with the FREE DIG app. Galactic Explorer: A scavenger hunt to use with Galactic Explorer featuring all of the planets in the solar system THINGS!: Use the HEART in the FREE THINGS! app and decode anagrams to evaluate all of the functions of the heart. Vocabulary, diagram and reading passag
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology
Digital Interactive Notebook BUNDLE for Physical Science (NGSS Aligned)
Do you teach Physical Science? Start your year off with ease with this NGSS Aligned bundle of Digital Interactive Notebooks that will guide you AND your students through Matter and Atomic Structure. Each notebook is aligned with the 5E method of instruction whereby students are given a phenomenon to ENGAGE them in the learning. They are then given a simulation or other interactive to EXPLORE to help them start creating meaning. Many of these simulations come with a built in video guide!!!
5th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS3-3
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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)
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)
MS-PS3-1 Kinetic Energy 5E Lesson
Here's the perfect way to support NGSS Standard MS-PS3-1! This is a COMPLETE 5E Unit plan aligned with the Next Generation Science Standard where students must Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object. This resource is PACKED!! Included is: ✨A clickable Resource Guide explaining EACH section of the 5E Lesson and a link to the corresponding file. (all resources in ONE place!!) ✨Tea
5th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-1
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)
CoSpaces Creations Bundle (with Merge Cube)
In this CoSpacesEDU/Merge Cube BUNDLE, you'll get six CoSpaces/Merge Cube lessons ready to use in your classroom. Included in this Merge Cube lesson set is: ✨Merge Cube Element Cube ✨Merge Cube experience for a Book Summary Cube ✨Merge Cube Bio Cube!! Great for social studies classes or when researching historical figures during President's Day or when celebrating Martin Luther King's life! ✨Merge Cube Plot Summary Cube. Great alternate assessment for students. ✨Butterfly Life Cycle Cube. Stud
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies), Science
Energy Transfer Digital Interactive Notebook
This digital interactive notebook supports your instruction of Energy Transfer and TWO NGSS Standards, MS-PS3-3 and MS-PS3-5. The notebook is aligned with the 5E model and is essentially phenomenon based. Each section starts with a stimulus to pique student interest and elicit questions before they begin their exploration. The first half of the notebook starts with a little bit of background on the forms of energy. Using the acronym MRSCHEN for the different forms of energy, this vocabular
5th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
NGSS
MS-PS3-3
, MS-PS3-5
Also included in: Digital Interactive Notebook BUNDLE for Physical Science (NGSS Aligned)
Measurement and Density Digital Interactive Notebook (MS-PS1-7)
This comprehensive digital interactive notebook covers an entire unit related to the measurement of mass leading up to density discoveries (MS-PS1 -7). In it, students are guided through the concept of measurement and metric units, they learn the importance of Accuracy and Precision and use Physics Aviary FREE interactive practice experiences to practice important measurement skills such as: Units and LabelingThermometer ReadingWeight vs. MassTriple Beam BalanceRuler practiceVolume of Rectangul
5th - 8th
Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Digital Interactive Notebook BUNDLE for Physical Science (NGSS Aligned)
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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
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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