1. Technology acts a direct substitute, with no functional improvement
Lunar Phase Simulator
To prepare for the NMSI Moon Watch activity, you will watch a simulation of a lunar cycle.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Use the lunar phase simulator created by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Astronomy Education Group, found online at
Start the simulation by clicking “start animation” located under Animation and Time Controls.
Watch as the moon completes one cycle.
After watching the simulator, ask yourself the following questions
Does every waxing crescent look the same?
Every waning gibbous?
Do the terms crescent and gibbous refer to a specific phase of the Moon?
What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon?
Can you think of factors not accounted for in this model?
A t the end, we will discuss the questions as a class.
This task uses:
Learning Objective(s):
I can name the phases using a representative model.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kelli Marcantel
School: Moss Bluff Middle
GLE(s):ESS40-Identify and illustrate the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during eclipses and phases of the Moon
Grade Level/Subject:8th Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students:

2. Flocabulary Moon Phases
To prepare for the NMSI Moon Watch activity, you will watch an Edpuzzle video on the Moon’s phases. You will answer questions about the Moon’s phases during the video.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
for substitution with some
functional improvement.
In the “Science Links” folder of Mrs. Marcantel’s Blackboard site, click the link to EDpuzzle.
Click “Student”, then “Sign up”.
Here you will begin your sign up for Edpuzzle.
DO NOT sign up with a google account.
Complete the information with your assigned student name, username, and password.
DO NOT type your address.
Click “join”
Scroll down to the video “Flocabulary- Moon Phases”
Click “Start”
During the video, the video will pause for you to answer questions. If you are unsure of the answer, you can replay the section.
This task uses: EDpuzzle
Learning Objective(s):
I can name the phases using a representative model.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kelli Marcantel
School:Moss Bluff Middle
GLE(s):ESS40-Identify and illustrate the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during eclipses and phases of the Moon
Grade Level/Subject:8th Science

3. significant task redesign.M
Moon Watch Nearpod
After completing the NMSI Moon Watch activity, you will share and compare your results with the class.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for
significant task redesign.
In the “Science Links” folder of Mrs. Marcantel’s Blackboard site, click the link to nearpod.
Enter the PIN Mrs. Marcantel gives you.
The presentation will download and appear on your screen.
The presentation is controlled by Mrs. Marcantel.
Sign in with your assigned student name.
This task uses: Nearpod
Learning Objective(s):
Determine the cause of the lunar phases as well as name the phases using a representative model
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kelli Marcantel
School:Moss Bluff Middle
GLE(s):ESS40-Identify and illustrate the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during eclipses and phases of the Moon
Grade Level/Subject:8th Science

4. R Moon Phase Skitbot Draw a picture for each moon phase.
You will share your knowledge of phases using the Skitbot app. You will upload your video to Blackboard. You will view and comment on videos from other classes.
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the
creation of new tasks that were
previously not conceivable.
Draw a picture for each moon phase.
Use the Skitbot app to make a movie showing the correct order of the moon phases.
Save your video to the camera roll on the iPad.
Upload your completed video to the Discussion Board link in Blackboard.
On Blackboard, you should compare your video with videos from other class periods. Compare and critique results.
This task uses: Skitbot
Blackboard
Learning Objective(s):
I can name the phases using a representative model.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kelli Marcantel
School:Moss Bluff Middle
GLE(s):ESS40-Identify and illustrate the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during eclipses and phases of the Moon
Grade Level/Subject:8th Science

5. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher: Kelli Marcantel
8th grade Science GLE: ESS40
Identify and illustrate the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun during eclipses and phases of the Moon (ESS-M-C4)
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
You will share your knowledge of phases using the Skitbot app. You will upload your video to Blackboard. You will view and comment on videos from other classes.
Determine the cause of the lunar phases as well as name the phases using a representative model
Skitbot
Blackboard
After completing the NMSI Moon Watch activity, you will share and compare your results with the class.
Nearpod
To prepare for the NMSI Moon Watch activity, you will watch an Edpuzzle video on the Moon’s phases. You will answer questions about the Moon’s phases during the video.
Name the phases using a representative model.
EDpuzzle
To prepare for the NMSI Moon Watch activity, you will watch a simulation of a lunar cycle.
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.