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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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Tinkercad - Create an Invention
3D Modeling and design provide AMAZING ways for students to practice their STEM (STEAM) skills. This EDITABLE GOOGLE DOCUMENT combines digital skills AND writing skills, persuasive writing, argumentative writing, creative writing as well as economic awareness as it guides students through the design and invention process by simulating a patent application. Students will: Create an invention disclosure document by stating what problem they will solve in society (research and argumentative writi
4th - 7th
Economics , Other (Science), Writing
Ancient Egypt Virtual Tour
This digital tour via Google Earth provides a comprehensive 'tour' of Ancient Egypt. Have your students grab their oars and hop aboard the papyrus boat to take this Virtual tour. The tour begins with background on the importance of the Nile River itself. It continues in Lower Egypt (Memphis) in the Old Kingdom and discusses King Menes. Students travel through time and south "Up" the Nile stopping at The Pyramids, Temple of Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut's Obelisk, Valley of the Kings, Abu-Simbel,
5th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Escape Room - Trojan Horse
This fantastic escape room activity will excite and engage your students as well as reinforce Greek history and mythology. Five challenging puzzles and tasks will have students out of their seats and working together to 'escape' from the Trojan horse so they can attack Troy. Puzzle include QR code riddles, red lens reveal, scytale cipher, polybius square as well as Greek alphabet puzzle.
These printable materials and ONE keyed lock will have your students critically thinking and cooperatively
5th - 10th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, World History
World War 1 - Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Skit
Based on Horrible Histories by Terry Deary, this skit (aka Reader's Theatre) has students pose as the Black Hand group and re-enact the events that took place on the fateful day the Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated sparking the Great War.
Dialogue is laced with puns and a bit of tongue in cheek humor to make this skit informative and entertaining. Short enough to be completed in one 30-40 minute class.
Supplemental information and links are provided at the end of the document.
Don't mis
6th - 10th
Other (Social Studies), World History
The Black Plague : I Have Who Has - Loop Game
This great Middle Ages Lesson Plan has students learning all about the events surround The Black Plague (Black Death). Included is a reading passage, vocabulary questions, I Have Who Has Cards ( The Loop Game ) and suggestions for game play! The lesson suits a 35 - 40 minute class period PERFECTLY and will comprehensively cover the topic. Don't miss these FANTASTIC World History resources! ✨ Ancient Man Newsletter✨ ✨ Ancient Greece Olympic Games✨ ✨ Ancient India Cooperative Stations✨ ✨ Mesop
5th - 8th
Middle Ages
Middle Ages Simulation Game
Have you ever wanted to transform your instruction so that learning takes place in the form of a game? If so, this is the game for your classroom! This Middle Ages (Medieval) game is called Feudal Domination, and it was conceived based on a popular board game called Axis & Allies (similar to Risk) In this game, Kingdoms (and manors) are owned by students, denoted by specific Coats of Arms & Medieval Mii characters that they design. Each team possesses a Treasury, Military Units and a Populat
5th - 8th
Middle Ages, World History
Archeology - Piecing Together History
In this lesson, students will come to a realization that Archeologists must 'piece' together history to ascertain answers.
Provide students with an unlabeled envelope filled with a small (100 piece) puzzle.
***IMPORTANT***BE CERTAIN NOT TO LET STUDENTS SEE AN IMAGE OF THE PUZZLE PRIOR TO HANDLING THE PUZZLE PIECES.
Students will attempt to assemble the puzzle just a few pieces at a time and make a hypothesis at certain intervals without viewing the cover art. They will apply this experienc
4th - 7th
Ancient History, World History
Mystery Skull Evaluation - Inquiry Based Lesson
Turn your social studies students into mini-paleoanthropologists with this inquiry based lesson! It all starts with a fossil...a mystery fossil. Students view an online 3D model of a REAL fossil skull of an early hominid (JUST LIKE ACTUAL ARCHEOLOGISTS) and evaluate that fossil along with data sheets. They'll compare the 3D model of the mystery fossil with 3D models of the Homo sapiens, Neanderthalensis, Homo erectus, Homo habilis and Australopithicus while learning about the features of each
5th - 10th
Ancient History, Archaeology, World History
Rosetta Stone Hyperdoc Lesson
This Hyperdoc Lesson provides a comprehensive look at the Rosetta Stone and the importance of its discovery. Students are adrift in the Nile and can't be rescued unless the unravel the mystery of their location and the unusual looking tablet that provides a clue. The Hyperdoc lesson provides guided questions to unravel the mystery and leads student to a variety of different links to aid in solving the problem. Use of Google Tools are emphasized in the process including using Google Maps, Goog
5th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Mongolian Civilization - Trading Card Game
Teaching early Mongolian civilization? Need a FUN and INTERACTIVE way to share the content?
This card game allows students to read about important aspects of the Mongols while also allowing them to interact with peers. Seventeen trading style game cards feature topics critical to understanding the Mongolians, including their use of horses, the yurt, trade, flaming naphtha, catapults and MORE. Students deal out the cards and conduct the game in a very similar fashion to GO FISH....but can be
4th - 10th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Hot Dog Mummy
This FUN project will take you and your students step-by-step through the process of actually mummifying a hot dog! Integrate science as you weigh, measure and take pre-mummification measurements of the hot dog. Mimic the embalming process as you remove the internal organs of the hotdog and preserve them in canopic jars. Dehydrate the hotdog in natron and learn the science behind why dehydration preserves flesh. Students make connections to the actual process that the Egyptians went through
5th - 7th
Ancient History, World History
Merge Cube BioCube
Bring biography reports into the 21st Century with this fun and engaging project! Students edit these Google slides based on a historical figure that they’re studying!. They then log-in to a CoSpaces account and upload images of the slides and move/position them into place on the Merge Cube. Students can even add a character (characters) and VOILA you have a student generated biocube viewable on a MergeCube!! To create this project, you’ll need a CoSpaces Pro account and the CoSpaces app on a
4th - 8th
Social Studies
Also included in: Merge Cube BUNDLE!
Paleolithic vs Neolithic Cartoon Analysis
This cartoon analysis project is designed to have students REALLY interact and engage to discuss paleolithic vs. neolithic societies. In this lesson, QR codes and links to pre-historic man cartoons are provided for discussion and analysis. Students are to reference each cartoon and discuss with their group whether the artist is depicting the neolithic or paleolithic era (a comparison chart is provided) Students then record their results on looseleaf or.... Using Their Smarticles...they can us
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Tinkercad Cuneiform Tablet
Interested in incorporating more STEM? Fascinated by 3D Design? Whether or not you have a 3D printer, you can give this project a try! Included are STEP BY STEP directions AND a video tutorial to help you on your students on their way to designing a Tinkercad project that corresponds with instruction of Ancient Mesopotamia....a cuneiform tablet!
This project provides a printable handout of background historical information about cuneiform and guides them through the process of using Tinkerca
4th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Social Studies, World History
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
Latitude and Longitude Game
This is a game where students spin plot and win!!! Students practice and learn latitude and longitude with this fun game!! Newly updated, these colorful spinners with MAP INCLUDED will thrill you and your students.
Students spin for a latitude number and flip a coin to determine the N/S location, they then then spin and flip for a longitude number. Play progresses until someone gets 4 in a row. This product provides two color printable spinners (spinners work with a pencil tip and paperc
5th - 8th
Geography
Google Cardboard - The World
This product uses the amazing VR technology of Google Cardboard to expose students to the following critical C3 concepts:
-Region
-Culture
-Human impact on environment
-Environmental impact on human settlements
Students view through Google Cardboard two regions of the world and answer standard aligned questions about those regions.
5th - 9th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
European country creations - blackline europe images
This project allows students to study their European countries in a creative and imaginative way. Provide students with this packet of blackline outline images of all of the European countries and the project description and allow their imaginations to run wild. Students use the countries to create a European Country Creation. Create a dinosaur, a dude, a creature, whatever! Students let their imagination run wild!!
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6th - 11th
Ancient History, European History, Geography
Metaverse Rome Scavenger Hunt
Even if you don't teach Ancient Rome, 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 Rome. As they enter answers, they add them to an answer sheet and then visit QR Code sta
5th - 10th
Ancient History, Social Studies
Pixel Art: Coat of Arms Project
Create a pixelated Coat of Arms project! This project includes background information on heraldry and the importance of a coat of arms during Medieval Times. It then models how to create the project while explaining how the symbols on a coat of arms represent the bearer. Students can then use the links to resource pages to help them select colors and symbols that represent them. Finally, a link to a Google Spreadsheet is provided that allows students to create their Pixel Art. Complete use
5th - 7th
Middle Ages, Social Studies, World History
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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
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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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