1. Technology acts a direct substitute, with no functional improvement
Atoms Away!
You will research the development of Atomic Theory by viewing a Prezi.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Watch the Prezi about Atomic Theory by clicking on the following link:
2. You will create a six-flap foldable that will contain two note facts about each scientist involved in the discovery of atomic theory. Also include the year their most famous discovery was made.
This task uses:
Laptops
Learning Objective(s):
Student will develop an understanding of atomic structure through exploring various atomic theories.
TEACHER NOTES:
Diane
School: SJ Welsh Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: PS 19; SI 2,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,22,33
6th Grade/Science
Special Directions/Considerations: You will need computer paper and scissors for the foldable.
Activity Evaluation: formative-Teacher checks facts in foldable.
Prerequisites for students: Students must have basic internet navigation skills.

2. A
Time for Atoms
Use your research from the Prezi (in foldable) to create a timeline on the development of Atomic Theory.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool for substitution with some functional improvement.
Log in to your assigned laptop. Click on the following link:
Add your student nickname and the project title. Click start.
Double click on the timeline to insert a picture and information. Click the check mark.
Continue process until you have added all six scientists and their discoveries. Don’t forget to add the year. You may need to drag and rearrange your information on the timeline.
Click finish then save final. Click save again and save it to the desktop.
This task uses:
Laptops
Timeline app by
Read/Write/Think
Learning Objective(s):
Students will apply atomic theory research to create a timeline.
TEACHER NOTES:
Diane
School: SJ Welsh Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: PS 7; SI 2,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,22,33
6th Grade/Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: formative-Teacher checks timelines for accuracy.
Prerequisites for students: Students will need basic computer navigation skills.

3. M
Let’s Share Atoms
You will post your timeline on Padlet and comment on two other timelines.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable
Log in to your assigned laptop. Go to Mrs. Dalovisio’s Blackboard site. Click on the tab titled Atomic Structure. Click on the web link Padlet.
Click on the plus sign and write your nickname then add your timeline that is saved on your desktop.
View at least one other timeline.
Develop and post a question about one of the scientist or events on the timeline. Don’t forget to include your nickname.
This task uses:
Laptops
Padlet
Learning Objective(s):
Students will share their timeline by posting it on Padlet.
View another timeline and create and post a question.
TEACHER NOTES:
Diane
School: SJ Welsh Middle School
Louisiana State Standard: PS 7; SI 2,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,22,33
6th Grade/Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation: formative-view posted student questions and timelines
Prerequisites for students: Students will need basic computer navigation skills.

4. The Undiscovered Country Movie
You will create an movie and post it on Padlet. Then give feedback on two other movies.
REDEFINITION Technology allows for the creation of new tasks that were previously not conceivable
You are going to create a movie using the camera from your ipad.
Film your group rolling the marbles under the boards.
Have one or more group members explain their drawing and how it relates to Rutherford’s discovery of the nucleus.
Use the sync cord to load the movie on your assigned laptop.
Go to Mrs. Dalovisio’s Blackboard. Click on the Atomic Theory tab. Click the web link Padlet Movie.
Click on the plus sign and write your nickname then add your movie that is saved on your desktop to the Atomic Structure Movie link.
View two other movies from other classes. Post comments and give feedback about the content. Avoid opinions like “good, bad…”. Be sure to include your nickname.
This task uses:
Ipads
laptops
Learning Objective(s):
Students will create an Movie and post it on Padlet.
Students will post feedback on two other movies from other classes.
TEACHER NOTES:
Diane
School: SJ Welsh Middle
Louisiana State Standard: PS 7; SI 2,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,22,33
6th Grade/Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Students will need all materials and instructions for The Undiscovered Country lab activity.
Activity Evaluation: formative-teacher views student movies and feedback post
Prerequisites for students: Students will need basic computer and iPad navigation skills.

5. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher: Diane Dalovisio
Louisiana Science Standard (include description):
PS-7: Simulate how atoms and molecules have kinetic energy exhibited by constant motion
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
You will create an movie and post it on Padlet. Then give feedback on two other movies.
Students will create an Movie and post it on Padlet.
Students will post feedback on two other movies from other classes.
IPads
laptops
You will post your timeline on Padlet and comment on two other timelines.
Students will share their timeline by posting it on Padlet.
View another timeline and create and post a question.
Laptops
Padlet
Use your research from the Prezi (in foldable) to create a timeline on the development of Atomic Theory.
Students will apply atomic theory research to create a timeline.
Timeline app by
Read/Write/Think
You will research the development of Atomic Theory by viewing a Prezi.
Student will develop an understanding of atomic structure through exploring various atomic theories.
Prezi
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.