1. Technology acts a direct substitute, with no functional improvement
Rock Inquiries
Observe rock samples and develop questions you have about the rocks on Padlet and the class will discuss the questions.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Take a look at the different rock examples provided by your teacher.
Develop questions about your observations of the rock samples.
Log into a computer, go to
Navigate to Blackboard and log into Blackboard.
Click on Mr. Thibodeaux’s Blackboard site, go to Weekly Assignments and click on Rocks Observation icon.
Click on the link to launch the Padlet
Post the questions you have about your observations of the rocks. Include your student nickname in your post.
The teacher will review the questions, answer and discuss them with the class.
This task uses:
Padlet
Learning Objective(s):
View the rock examples and develop questions about the rock samples.
TEACHER NOTES: Teacher will need to create a padlet ahead of time and post it to their Black Board site.
Teacher’s name/
School: Molo Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: 16. Compare the physical characteristics of rock and mineral specimens to observe that a rock is a mixture of minerals (ESS-M-A5)
18. Describe how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change in the rock cycle (ESS-M-A6)
Grade Level/Subject: 8 / Earth Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Must have access to computers.
Activity Evaluation: Ensure that all students posted a question to padlet
Prerequisites for students: Students must have been issued a username / password to log on to CPSB computers / laptops.

2. A Rock ID Log into a computer, go to www.cpsb.org.
Identify rock samples and answer questions.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool for substitution with some functional improvement.
Log into a computer, go to
Navigate to Blackboard and log into Blackboard.
Click Mr. Thibodeaux’s Blackboard site, go to Weekly Assignments and click on Rocks ID icon.
This will launch the interactive rocky identification. Read the information about rock types and go through the steps and after answer the questions correctly then stop.
This task uses:
Learning Objective(s):
Explore the interactive rock identification site and complete the questions at the end.
TEACHER NOTES: You will have to have students stop after the questions or it will continue into the rock cycle. Teacher will need to add the link to their Black Board site.
Teacher’s name/
School: Molo Middle
Louisiana State Standard:16. Compare the physical characteristics of rock and mineral specimens to observe that a rock is a mixture of minerals (ESS-M-A5)
18. Describe how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change in the rock cycle (ESS-M-A6)
Grade Level/Subject: 8th / Earth Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Must have access to computers.
Activity Evaluation: Teacher makes sure all students are working on the activity
Prerequisites for students: Students must have been issued a username / password to log on to CPSB computers / laptops.

3. M Rock Cycle Using your assigned iPad, launch Doodle Buddy app.
Students will use a drawing app such as doodle bug or drawing pad to create the rock cycle.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable
Using your assigned iPad, launch Doodle Buddy app.
2. Draw and label all the aspects of the rock cycle.
Your work will be displayed on the Promethean Board using Apple TV and you will explain your drawings to the class.
Log in to Mr. Thibodeaux’s Blackboard and click on the Discussion Board link titled Parts of the Rock Cycle.
Click Create a Thread and add your drawing. Title the thread Rock Cycle.
Review at least one other posting. Provide feedback to agree with the labels on the drawings or provide suggestions.
This task uses:
Doodlebug app
(other drawing apps)
Learning Objective(s): Draw a model of the rock cycle to be shared with the class and assessed.
TEACHER NOTES: Other drawing apps may be used. Teacher will need to have apple tv.
Teacher’s name/
School: Molo Middle
Louisiana State Standard: 16. Compare the physical characteristics of rock and mineral specimens to observe that a rock is a mixture of minerals (ESS-M-A5)
18. Describe how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change in the rock cycle (ESS-M-A6)
Grade Level/Subject: 8th/ Earth Science
Special Directions/Considerations: NA
Activity Evaluation: Teacher created rubric will be used to evaluate student knowledge.
Prerequisites for students: Students should be able to explain the rock cycle.

4. R
Rock Star!!!
Create a storyboard using Shadow Puppetapp and share it with the class.
REDEFINITION Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable
You will be put into groups of four to create a story about the rock cycle from the perspective of the rock. You will tell a story about your rock as it journeys through the rock cycles. You must go through all of the rock cycles.
Use the iPad and the app Shadow Puppet to create their story board.
You can use drawings or images created on the iPad.
Once finished you will send your finished video to the teacher using send anywhere.
5. Log into your Blackboard and click on Mr. Thibodeaux’s Blackboard. Click on the Discussion Board tab. Click on the forum Rock Cycle. Create a new thread titled Rock Cycle. In the subject add your name. Click file and load your video then click submit.
6. View at least two other videos from other classes. Click on comment to provide support that the video models the rock cycle or provide suggestions.
This task uses:
Shadow Puppet
Send anywhere
Learning Objective(s): Create a digital story board demonstrating your knowledge of the rock cycle.
TEACHER NOTES: n/a
Teacher’s name/
School: Molo Middle
Louisiana State Standard:16. Compare the physical characteristics of rock and mineral specimens to observe that a rock is a mixture of minerals (ESS-M-A5)
18. Describe how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change in the rock cycle (ESS-M-A6)
Grade Level/Subject: 8th / Earth Science
Special Directions/Considerations: This should be done in groups, but could be done individually.
Activity Evaluation: Teacher created rubric will be used to evaluate the students knowledge of the rock cycle
Prerequisites for students: Can demonstrate knowledge of the Rock Cycle

5. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher: Mark Thibodeaux
16. Compare the physical characteristics of rock and mineral specimens to observe that a rock is a mixture of minerals (ESS-M-A5)
18. Describe how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks form and change in the rock cycle (ESS-M-A6)
Louisiana Science Standard (include description):
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
Students will create a storyboard using puppet app and share it with the class.
Create a digital story board demonstrating your knowledge of the rock cycle. .
Shadow Puppet
Send anywhere
Students will use a drawing app such as doodle bug or drawing pad to create the rock cycle.
Draw a model of the rock cycle to be shared with the class and assessed.
Doodle Buddy app
Students will identify rock samples and answer questions
Explore the interactive rock identification site and complete the questions at the end.
Students will observe rock samples and develop questions they have about the rocks on Padlet and the class will discuss the questions.
View the rock examples and develop questions about the rock samples.
Padlet
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable.
transformation
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable.
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.