IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher: Michelle Lee
Louisiana Science Inquiry Standard (include description):
Compare characteristics of the major kingdoms (LS-H-C5)
Analyze differences in life cycles of selected organisms in each of the kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of organization in the biosphere (LS-H-E3)
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for
significant task redesign..
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
for substitution with some
functional improvement.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts as a direct tool for
substitution with no real change.
Using a peer-reviewed rubric as
your guide, students will provide
feedback to their peers about the
strengths and weaknesses of
their project.
Compare characteristics of the major
kingdoms (LS-H-C5)
Analyze differences in life cycles of selected
organisms in each of the kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
Use technology when appropriate to enhance
laboratory investigations and presentations of
findings (SI-H-A3)
Students will create a radio
broadcast informing the public about
a new species discovered in
DeQuincy, Louisiana.
Compare characteristics of the major
kingdoms (LS-H-C5)
Analyze differences in life cycles of selected
organisms in each of the kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
Use technology when appropriate to enhance
laboratory investigations and presentations of
findings (SI-H-A3)
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In this task, students will
complete a Quizizz on classifying
organisms
Compare characteristics of the major
kingdoms (LS-H-C5)
Analyze differences in life cycles of selected
organisms in each of the kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
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In this task, students will read
and participate in two interactive
websites that will teach them
how to classify organisms.
Compare characteristics of the major
kingdoms (LS-H-C5)
Analyze differences in life cycles of selected
organisms in each of the kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
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Suggested Technology
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Internet-connected
device
Blackboard
printed rubric
Blackboard
Internet-connected
device
Audacity
Quizizz
Internet-connected
device
Blackboard
Internet-connected device
PBS Learning Media
interactive
transformation
Technology allows for the
creation of new tasks that were
previously not conceivable.
Learning Objective(s)
enhancement
REDEFINITION
Task Overview
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Classifying Organisms
In this task, you will read and participate in two interactive websites that will teach you
how to classify organisms.
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Go to cpsb.org.
Click on select a school and select DeQuincy High School.
Click on employees and select website for Michelle Lee.
Click on the Biology tab.
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on Classifying Life
Project.
6. Choose Classifying Organisms Interactive Website 1 and participate in the
activity.
7. When you have finished the first one, choose Classifying Organisms
Interactive Website 2 and participate in the activity.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
This task uses:
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Blackboard
Internet-connected device
PBS Learning Media
interactive
Learning Objective(s):
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The students will
compare characteristics
of the major kingdoms
(LS-H-C5)
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Quizizz of Classifying Organisms
Complete a Quizizz on classifying organisms
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2.
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5.
Go to join.quizizz.com.
Enter the game code 479958.
Use your individual classroom number as your nickname.
Complete the Classifying Organisms Review.
Proceed at your own pace complete the review session.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
for substitution with some
functional improvement.
This task uses:
•
Internet-connected
device
•
Quizizz
Learning Objective(s):
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Compare characteristics
of the major kingdoms
(LS-H-C5)
Analyze differences in
life cycles of selected
organisms in each of the
kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of
organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
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New Species Radio Broadcast
Create a radio broadcast informing the public about a new species discovered
in DeQuincy, Louisiana.
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2.
3.
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6.
Each group will create a radio broadcast program using Audacity.
Go to cpsb.org.
Click on select a school and select DeQuincy High School.
Click on employees and select website for Michelle Lee.
Click on the Biology tab.
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on Classifying
Organisms Project.
7. Use the following tabs to create your project: Audacity Tutorial, the
rubric for this project, and the species description.
8. Open the Audacity program (found on the desktop) and create your
project.
9. When you are finished, go my Blackboard site and upload the video to
the discussion board.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for
significant task redesign.
This task uses:
•
Blackboard
•
Internet-connected
device
•
Audacity
Learning Objective(s):
•
•
•
•
Compare characteristics of
the major kingdoms (LS-HC5)
Analyze differences in life
cycles of selected
organisms in each of the
kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of
organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
Use technology when
appropriate to enhance
laboratory investigations
and presentation findings
(SI-H-A3)
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How Did I Do?
Using a peer-reviewed rubric as your guide, you will provide feedback to your peers about
the strengths and weaknesses of their project.
1. Go to the radio broadcast programs posted in my blackboard discussion
board.
2. Listen to the programs that were posted.
3. Review and critique each program using the rubric provided.
4. When critiquing, be sure to provide adequate comments on the areas
that were well executed and as well as comments on the areas that could
have been improved.
5. When all feedback has been posted, review the comments regarding your
project.
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the
creation of new tasks that were
previously not conceivable.
This task uses:
•
Internet-connected
device
•
Student-created radio
broadcast products (M
task product)
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Blackboard
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Printed rubric
Learning Objective(s):
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Compare characteristics of
the major kingdoms (LS-HC5)
Analyze differences in life
cycles of selected
organisms in each of the
kingdoms (LSH-C6)
Compare the levels of
organization in the
biosphere (LS-H-E3)
Use technology when
appropriate to enhance
laboratory investigations
and presentations of
findings (SI-H-A3)