1. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher: R. Johnson
Louisiana Science Inquiry Standard (include description): 9th Grade Environmental Science
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
groups of students will design on a poster the next level forwards or backwards in the trophic level once given the level and direction from the teacher
Use the 10% rule and data analysis to measure the flow of energy as represented by biomass in a system (SE-H-A2)
images
find a picture of each of the cycles and design your own flow chart using pictures and graphics
Illustrate the flow of carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus through an ecosystem (SE-H-A6) (LS-H-D1)
flow chart
create your own biome using an online site
Describe the characteristics of major biomes on Earth (SE-H-A1)
read a journal article on student science
Describe the role of viruses in causing diseases and conditions (e.g., AIDS, common colds, smallpox, influenza, warts) (LS-H-C7) (LS-H-G2)
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable.
transformation
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for significant task redesign..
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool for substitution with some functional improvement.
enhancement
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts as a direct tool for substitution with no real change.

2. Professional Journal Reading
Think about what you know about the Zika virus and read this article.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Log in to your computer and click on Google Chrome.
Click on the link below
3. Read the article Zika Virus: Novel Detection Techniques and Treatment.
4. In your Interactive Notebook, write 3 questions that you have about the reading.
This task uses:
Internet
Learning Objective(s):
Describe the role of viruses in causing diseases and conditions (e.g., AIDS, common colds, smallpox, influenza, warts) (LS-H- C7) (LS-H-G2).
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/
School: LaGrange High School
Louisiana State Standard: Describe the role of viruses in causing diseases and conditions (e.g., AIDS, common colds, smallpox, influenza, warts) (LS-H-C7) (LS-H-G2)
Grade Level/Subject: 10th grade Biology Class
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students:

3. A Biome Discovery Internet iPad or computer Blackboard
Based upon the reading from Chapter 6 about biomes, we are going to construct our own 8 biomes.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
for substitution with some
functional improvement.
Using the definitions and pictures that you drew about biomes, open your interactive notebook to that page.
Log in to your computer. Using the browser Google Chrome, go to the site Switch Zoo.
Select a biome to build based on your knowledge of the characteristics of the biomes. Read the directions then click next. Click play. Follow the directions that appear on the screen.
Once you biome is built correctly, take a screen shot (hold the power and menu button simultaneously, a snippet or click ctrl+printscreen).
Login to Blackboard. Click on Mr. Johnson’s Blackboard site.
Click on the Discussion board. Create a thread to add your screenshot.
Repeat for the other biomes you built.
You should have 6 submissions total.
This task uses:
Internet
iPad or computer
Blackboard
Learning Objective(s):
Describe the characteristics of major biomes on Earth (SE-H- A1)
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/
School: LaGrange High School
Louisiana State Standard: Describe the characteristics of major biomes on Earth (SE-H-A1)
Grade Level/Subject: 9Students must have experience logging into Blackboard and posting in the Discussion Board.th Grade Environmental Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: Submitted screenshots of biomes.
Prerequisites for students: Students must have experience logging into Blackboard and posting in the Discussion Board.

4. significant task redesign.M
Earth Cycle’s
Using the carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycle, design your own using a flow chart.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for
significant task redesign.
Look at the following images
Log in to computer. Using the Chrome browser , go to this site:
Choose a template.
You and your assigned group members, will create your own cycle in PowerPoint. Be sure to label your images.
Login to Blackboard and click on Mr. Johnson’s Blackboard site. Click on the Discussion board titled Cycles.
Create a thread to add your cycle PowerPoint.
Review at least two other postings. Provide feedback to support the image or make suggestions.
This task uses:
Carbon cycle
Water cycle
Oxygen cycle
Nitrogen cycle
Phosphorus cycle
Internet
iPad
Blackboard
Notebook
Learning Objective(s):
Illustrate the flow of carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus through an ecosystem (SE-H-A6) (LS- H-D1)
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/
School: LaGrange High
Louisiana State Standard: Illustrate the flow of carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus through an ecosystem (SE-H-A6) (LS-H-D1)
Grade Level/Subject: 9th Grade Environmental Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students:

5. R Class Trophic Level Internet Blackboard
Create a class trophic pyramid
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the
creation of new tasks that were
previously not conceivable.
Log in to the computer and open the Chrome browser. Select from the approved list of sites an example of a trophic pyramid. National Education Network
Pics4Learning
wpclipart
photos for Class
Make sure it includes organisms, and the appropriate percentages of energy.
2. You and your group are going to design one of the trophic levels using various materials.
Construction paper, project board, ect.
3. One member of the group will login in to Blackboard and select Mr. Johnson’s Blackboard site. Click on the Discussion board titled Trophic Pyramid. Post your group’s project with the name of your trophic level. Once you’ve posted your trophic level, find the group from another hour who has the same level as you and compare organisms.
Provide comments to show that you agree with their representation or provide suggestions to improve their level.
This task uses:
Internet
Blackboard
Learning Objective(s):
Use the 10% rule and data analysis to measure the flow of energy as represented by biomass in a system (SE-H-A2)
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/
School: LaGrange High
Louisiana State Standard: Use the 10% rule and data analysis to measure the flow of energy as represented by biomass in a system (SE-H-A2)
Grade Level/Subject: 9th Science Environmental Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students: