1. Technology acts a direct substitute, with no functional improvement
Research
Research your assigned plant using specific websites assigned by the teacher.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
1. Using your assigned iPad, open Safari and research the assigned websites, work with your partner to find the following information on your assigned plant.
Classification
Type of plant
Description
Habitat
Distribution
Uses
Other interesting facts
This task uses:
iPads
Safari
Specific websites assigned by the teacher.
Learning Objective(s):
Students will observe the characteristics of twelve unknown seeds and hypothesize the seed dispersal mechanism used by each parent plant. In Part II students will then identify these seeds using a dichotomous key. The extended study provides an opportunity for students to research plants in greater depth, create a Google Slides presentation.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kathryn Winfrey /
School: Oak Park Middle
Louisiana State Standard: LS23
Grade Level/Subject: 7th grade / Life Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Students can use only the assigned websites.
Activity Evaluation: Students will use this information on their final presentation.
Prerequisites for students: Students will have already classified 12 different seeds using a dichotomous key. They are each assigned a partner and one of the plants they’ve classified.

2. A Check your Knowledge Get your assigned Plickers card.
Answer questions using Plickers cards.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool for substitution with some functional improvement.
Get your assigned Plickers card.
For each question the teacher presents hold up your card to display your answer. (A, B, C, D)
Hold up your card until the teacher has scanned it.
You will see if your answer is correct or incorrect immediately.
This task uses:
iPad for the teacher.
Plickers website for the teacher.
Plickers cards for the students.
Learning Objective(s):
Students will observe the characteristics of twelve unknown seeds and hypothesize the seed dispersal mechanism used by each parent plant. In Part II students will then identify these seeds using a dichotomous key. The extended study provides an opportunity for students to research plants in greater depth, create a Google Slides presentation.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kathryn Winfrey /
School: Oak Park Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: LS23
Grade Level/Subject: 7th Grade / Life Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Teacher must have an iPad or iPhone and a Plickers account.
Activity Evaluation: Students will receive immediate feedback on their answers.
Prerequisites for students: They will have received their assigned Plickers number on previous assignments.

3. M
Smile for the Camera
Take pictures of each seed and upload it to use in their presentation.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable
Using your assigned iPad, take a picture of each of your 12 seeds that was given to you by the teacher.
Save the pictures to your camera roll.
These pictures will be used for your final presentation.
This task uses:
iPads with access to the camera.
Learning Objective(s):
Students will observe the characteristics of twelve unknown seeds and hypothesize the seed dispersal mechanism used by each parent plant. In Part II students will then identify these seeds using a dichotomous key. The extended study provides an opportunity for students to research plants in greater depth, create a Google Slides presentation.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kathryn Winfrey /
School: Oak Park Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: LS23
Grade Level/Subject: 7th Grade / Life Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: Students will use these pictures in their final presentation.
Prerequisites for students: They need to know how to use the camera app on the iPad.

4. R
End Result
Create a Google Slide presentation and comment on the presentation of 2 other groups in different classes.
REDEFINITION Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable
Using your research and your pictures on seeds, you will create a Google Slide presentation.
Log into your assigned device and click type the link to the Google Slides your teacher has written on the board.
On your assigned slide you will create your presentation.
Your presentation will include 1 slide with the following information:
Classification
Type of plant
Description
Habitat
Distribution
Uses
Other interesting facts
You must view and provide comments or suggestions on the presentation of 2 groups in other classes.
This task uses:
Google Slides
Collaboration between classes
Learning Objective(s):
Students will observe the characteristics of twelve unknown seeds and hypothesize the seed dispersal mechanism used by each parent plant. In Part II students will then identify these seeds using a dichotomous key. The extended study provides an opportunity for students to research plants in greater depth, create a Google Slides presentation.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Kathryn Winfrey /
School: Oak Park Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: LS23, SI37, SI7, SI19
Grade Level/Subject: 7th Grade / Life Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Teacher must have a Google account and students will use guest access to post their presentation.
Activity Evaluation: Students will be graded using a rubric that is in the teacher guide for the NIMSI lesson, “Why Did the Seed Cross the Road?”
Prerequisites for students: They will need to know how to use Google Slides in order to post their presentation and to comment on others’ presentations.

5. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher: Kathy Winfrey
Louisiana Science Standard (include description):
SI7 – Record observations using methods that complement investigations.
SI19 – Communicate ideas in a variety of ways (e.g., symbols, illustrations, graphs, charts, spreadsheets, concept maps, oral and written reports, equations)
SI37-Critique and analyze their own inquiries and the inquiries of others.
LS23 – Classify organisms based on structural characteristics, using a dichotomous key.
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
Students will create a Google Slide presentation and comment on the presentation of 2 other groups in different classes.
Students will observe the characteristics of twelve unknown seeds and hypothesize the seed dispersal mechanism used by each parent plant. In Part II students will then identify these seeds using a dichotomous key. The extended study provides an opportunity for students to research plants in greater depth, create a Google Slides presentation.
iPads
Google Slides
Students will take pictures of each seed and upload it to use in their presentation.
camera
Students will answer questions using Plickers cards.
Plickers website and set of Plickers cards.
Students will conduct research on their assigned plant using specific allowed websites assigned by the teacher.
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.