1. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher’s Name: Natanya Nonette
GLEs and Standards Covered (Include Descriptions):
Identify the basic structure and function of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA) (LS-H-B1)
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
Answer student-created questions related to prior tasks.
TLW demonstrate critical thinking skills through discussion.
Blackboard
Product from M task
Internet-connected device
Participate in a group discussion about student-written video summaries from S task.
TLW demonstrate proper knowledge through the creation of test questions.
Summaries written in the S task
Blackboard discussion board
Review basic structure and function of DNA using a Kahoot game.
TLW know the basic structure and functions of DNA and RNA.
Kahoot
Watch a video and write a summary.
The student will know the basic parts of DNA
Video on DNA and RNA
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. Technology acts a direct substitute, with no functional improvement
DNA
You are to watch the videos and write a summary.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Log into Blackboard using your username and password.
Click on Mrs. Nonette’s Blackboard site.
Click on the Videos tab buttons. Look for the video titled “Why RNA is just as cool as DNA” and “What is DNA and how does it work?”
Watch the videos and write a summary on each to turn in.
This task uses:
Videos
Blackboard
Internet connected device
Learning Objective(s):
The student will know the basic parts of DNA
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Natanya
School: Washington Marion HS
Louisiana State Standard: Identify the basic structure and function of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA) (LS-H-B1)
Grade Level/Subject: 10th grade/Biology
Special Directions/Considerations: Convert youtube video and then load to teacher’s Blackboard
Activity Evaluation: Does the writing summary contain the information.
Prerequisites for students:

3. A
DNA/RNA
Review basic structure and function of DNA using the Kahoot game.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
for substitution with some
functional improvement.
Click on the Kahoot app to review the basic structure and function on DNA
2. Type in the code that is posted on the board.
3. Sign in with a nickname.
4. Wait for the teacher to begin the game.
This task uses:
Kahoot
Internet
Mobile device
Learning Objective(s):
TLW know the basic structure and functions of DNA and RNA.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Natanya
School: Washington Marion HS
Louisiana State Standard: Identify the basic structure and function of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA) (LS-H-B1)
Grade Level/Subject: 10th grade/Biology
Special Directions/Considerations: Teacher will have to create a Kahoot account that will allow students to play from their mobile devices. A link to the Kahoot to be used:
Activity Evaluation: Review the score students made after playing the game.
Prerequisites for students: Basic knowledge of DNA

4. significant task redesign.M
DNA/RNA
Read your summaries from the videos watched in the S task, then collaborate to create at least three test questions.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for
significant task redesign.
You and your group will read and discuss the summaries written for the S task.
From the discussion, create three test based questions.
Log into Blackboard using your username and password and click on Mrs. Nonette’s Blackboard site.
Click on the discussion board titled DNA/RNA.
Create a thread and post your group’s questions.
This task uses:
Blackboard
Internet-connected device
Summaries written in Task S
Learning Objective(s):
TLW demonstrate proper knowledge through the creation of test questions.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Natanya
School: Washington Marion HS
Louisiana State Standard: Identify the basic structure and function of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA) (LS-H-B1)
Grade Level/Subject: 10th grade/Biology
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: Look for post into discussion board and review of two other groups post.
Prerequisites for students:

5. R DNA/RNA Log into Blackboard
Answer the collaborative student group-made questions on DNA/RNA.
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the
creation of new tasks that were
previously not conceivable.
Log into Blackboard
Click on the discussion thread titled DNA/RNA.
Review 2 other groups questions and provide feedback to answer the question. Provide feedback as well.
After reviewing feedback, revise your questions and reply to those who answered your questions to let them know if they were right or wrong..
Post final questions into the discussion board titled Final DNA/RNA test questions
Review at least two other postings from a different class period.
Provide feedback/suggestions to the relevance of the questions.
This task uses:
Blackboard
Internet-connected device
Products from the M task
Learning Objective(s):
TLW demonstrate critical thinking skills through discussion.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Natanya
School: Washington Marion HS
Louisiana State Standard: Identify the basic structure and function of nucleic acids (e.g., DNA, RNA) (LS-H-B1)
Grade Level/Subject: 10th grade/Biology
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students: