1. IMPACT SAMR Cover Sheet
Teacher’s Name: Geetha Chennam
GLEs and Standards Covered (Include Descriptions): Measure the physical properties of different forms of matter in metric system units
(e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature) (PS-H-A1)
Task Overview
Learning Objective(s)
Suggested Technology
Peer review the neutral buoyancy models created by classmates.
review on neutral buoyancy
discussion board via Blackboard photos created in M task
Engineer a model that has neutral buoyancy and take pictures to upload to Blackboard.
understand positive, negative and neutral buoyancy
Blackboard iPad to take photos
Explain density based on your understanding from the pHET simulation in a Blackboard discussion.
understand the density with the buoyancy and the importance of density
pHet simulation
Participate in an online density simulation.
understand Density of different objects, sink or float.
pHet simulations
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
Density
Participate in an online density simulation.
SUBSTITUTION
Technology acts a direct substitute,
with no functional improvement
Go to: this density simulation:
Select each of the different materials from the drop down and adjust the mass and volume of each to make observations as to how each of the physical characteristics are related to density.
2. Be prepared to explain density and its relation with mass and volume.
This task uses:
PhET simulations
Internet-connected device
Learning Objective(s):
Understand density with mass and volume.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Geetha
School: Washington-Marion High School
Louisiana State Standard: Measure the physical properties of different forms of matter in metric system units
(e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature) (PS-H-A1)
Grade Level/Subject: 9th/10th Physical Science
Special Directions/Considerations:
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students:

3. Demonstrate Understanding of Density
Explain density based on your understanding from the pHET simulation in a Blackboard discussion.
AUGMENTATION
Technology acts as a direct tool
for substitution with some
functional improvement.
Go to: this density simulation:
Select each of the different materials from the drop down and adjust the mass and volume of each to make observations as to how each of the physical characteristics are related to density.
3. Be prepared to explain density and its relation with mass and volume.
4. Log into Blackboard and participate in the density discussion board posted with one post explaining the relationship of mass, volume, and density.
5. Reply to at least 2 other student posts more information.
This task uses:
Internet-connected device
Blackboard discussion board
Learning Objective(s):
Students will be able to understand and communicate the relation ship between density, mass and volume.
TEACHER NOTES:
Teacher’s name/ Geetha
School: Washington-Marion High School
Louisiana State Standard: Measure the physical properties of different forms of matter in metric system units
(e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature) (PS-H-A1)
Grade Level/Subject: 9th/10th Physical Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Teachers will need to have created a Blackboard discussion board for students to use prior to the activity.
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students:

4. significant task redesign.M
Buoyancy Model
Engineer a model that has neutral buoyancy and take pictures to upload to Blackboard.
MODIFICATION
Technology allows for
significant task redesign.
Go to: this density simulation:
Select each of the different materials from the drop down and adjust the mass and volume of each to make observations as to how each of the physical characteristics are related to density.
3. Be prepared to explain density and its relation with mass and volume.
4. Log into Blackboard and participate in the density discussion board posted with one post explaining the relationship of mass, volume, and density.
5. Reply to at least 2 other student posts more information.
6. Using the supplies provided (paper clips, coins, rubber bands, etc. ) engineer a model that has neutral buoyancy , take pictures with the iPads and upload them into the Blackboard discussion board.
This Task Uses:
Phet Buoyancy simulations on internet-connected laptops
Supplies for model
Blackboard
Learning Objective(s):
Students will be able to understand density and buoyancy and difference between positive buoyancy, negative and neutral buoyancy.
Geetha
School: Washington-Marion High School
Louisiana State Standard: Measure the physical properties of different forms of matter in metric system units
(e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature) (PS-H-A1)
Grade Level/Subject: 9th/10th Physical Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Teachers will need to have created a Blackboard discussion board for students to use prior to the activity.
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students:

5. Neutral Buoyancy Model Review
Peer review the neutral buoyancy models created by classmates.
REDEFINITION
Technology allows for the
creation of new tasks that were
previously not conceivable.
Go to: this density simulation:
Select each of the different materials from the drop down and adjust the mass and volume of each to make observations as to how each of the physical characteristics are related to density.
3. Be prepared to explain density and its relation with mass and volume.
4. Log into Blackboard and participate in the density discussion board posted with one post explaining the relationship of mass, volume, and density.
5. Reply to at least 2 other student posts more information.
6. Using the supplies provided (paper clips, coins, rubber bands, etc. ) engineer a model that has neutral buoyancy , take pictures with the iPads and upload them into the Blackboard discussion board.
7. Review at least 2 other models posted in the discussion board. Provide an explanation as to how the model represents neutral buoyancy, adding any positive statements or suggestions for improvement.
This task uses:
Phet Buoyancy simulations on internet-connected laptops
Supplies for model
Blackboard
Learning Objective(s):
Students will be able to understand density and buoyancy and difference between positive buoyancy, negative and neutral buoyancy.
Geetha
School: Washington-Marion High School
Louisiana State Standard: Measure the physical properties of different forms of matter in metric system units
(e.g., length, mass, volume, temperature) (PS-H-A1)
Grade Level/Subject: 9th/10th Physical Science
Special Directions/Considerations: Teachers will need to have created a Blackboard discussion board for students to use prior to the activity.
Activity Evaluation:
Prerequisites for students: