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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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Modeling Practice with Dice (Polar Bear)
This NEW NGSS resource is just what you need to help students learn the process of developing scientific models. Designed to support ANY standard that has the Science and Engineering practice of developing and using a model, this lesson will show students (and you) precisely what is expected when they develop and use a model to explain phenomenon. Based on the Polar Bear dice game, this 24 page powerpoint will guide students through the process of modeling a phenomenon. Students are shown a
6th - 10th
General Science, Science
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
Getting students to recognize the importance of data collection in Science class is NO EASY TASK! Use this thorough instructional set to help students recognize (and practice identifying) the 2 types of data: qualitative and quantitative. Included in this COMPLETE LESSON PLAN is an instructional slide deck with dozens of practice examples, a printable worksheet for students to read AND complete practice examples as well as an image for students to independently analyze and identify qualitati
4th - 7th
General Science, Physical Science, Science
Identifying Variables in Science Lesson Plan
In this lesson, you'll get 3 digital interactive notebook pages using Google Slides (with matching printable pages!) The materials have an embedded video to help teach the concept, instructional information directly on the pages and an interactive options for students to demonstrate their understanding of the definitions AND practice identifying each type of variable in an investigation. A 25 slide Google Slide deck is also included with 2 dozen examples of actual investigations with variables h
6th - 8th
General Science, Other (Science), Science
Spring Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Daisy Circuit (series) project with LED lights. The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to guide themselves through this amazing project.
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Shamrock Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Shamrock Circuit project with LED lights.
The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to guide themselves through this amazing project. Allow s
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science)
Christmas Circuit Stem Challenge
Paper circuitry is an AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills and circuit projects are great additions to any Makerspace. This EDITABLE DOCUMENT provides a template, material list, content background, and step-by-step instructions to create a Penguin Circuit project with LED lights that says, "It's penguining to look a lot like Christmas!"
The project includes instructional objectives, background information and guided instruction with a template that allows students to
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Physical vs. Chemical Changes Lesson Plan
If you're teaching your students how to recognize the difference between Physical and Chemical changes to support your NGSS classroom (MS-PS1-5), you'll appreciate this thorough Lesson Plan! Included is an instructional slide deck that assists you in teaching the concept of physical vs. chemical changes and it includes 12 examples of physical vs. chemical changes in an auto-correcting presentation with animations. Also included is a link to a suggested video with a video guide for students to
4th - 7th
General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
Law of Conservation of Matter - Matching Lace Up Card
Here's a FUN way to practice identifying chemical reactions that are balanced according to the Law of Conservation of Mass (Law of Conservation of Matter)...a printable lace up card! With 12 examples of reactants on the left and 12 products on the right, students will be able to lace their way through the card matching the reactant with the product. Simply print, punch holes and provide yarn!! When students are finished, they reveal a secret code to prove they got all of the correct matches.
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Physical Science
Google Cardboard - iSpy Classroom Conundrum
Capitalize on the thrilling and engaging technology that is Google Cardboard. This FREEBIE will get you started towards creating an iSpy activity that is great for student discernment skills, compare and contrast as well as a beginning of the year activity (LIBRARIANS THIS IS PERFECT FOR ORIENTATION!)
Take a look at how you can capture a 360 Photospheric image of your classroom, school, gymnasium, landmark and MORE. Then create a comparison activity that engages students to view the VR image
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Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
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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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