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TPACK Template Mobile Applications Assignment

Content

Mobile Application for Creating Mobile Application for Collaborating

Subject Science
Grade Level 6th Grade 6th Grade
Learning Objective 6.5 The student will investigate and understand that 6.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding
all matter is composed of atoms. of scientific and engineering practices by a) asking
questions and defining problems  ask questions to
determine relationships between independent and
dependent variables  develop hypotheses and
identify independent and dependent variables 
offer simple solutions to design problems b)
planning and carrying out investigations 
independently and collaboratively plan and conduct
observational and experimental investigations;
identify variables, constants, and controls where
appropriate, and include the safe use of chemicals
and equipment  evaluate the accuracy of various
methods for collecting data  take metric
measurements using appropriate tools  use tools
and materials to design and/or build a device to
solve a specific problem c) interpreting, analyzing,
and evaluating data  organize data sets to reveal
patterns that suggest relationships  construct,
analyze, and interpret graphical displays of data 
compare and contrast data collected by different
groups and discuss similarities and differences in
findings  use data to evaluate and refine design
solutions d) constructing and critiquing conclusions
and explanations  construct explanations that
includes qualitative or quantitative relationships
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between variables  construct scientific explanations

based on valid and reliable evidence obtained from
sources (including the students’ own investigations)
 generate and compare multiple solutions to
problems based on how well they meet the criteria
and constraints 9 e) developing and using models 
use scale models to represent and estimate distance
 use, develop, and revise models to predict and
explain phenomena  evaluate limitations of models
f) obtaining, evaluating, and communicating
information  read scientific texts, including those
adapted for classroom use, to obtain scientific
and/or technical information  gather, read, and
synthesize information from multiple appropriate
sources and assess the credibility, accuracy, and
possible bias of each publication  construct, use,
and/or present an argument supported by empirical
evidence and scientific reasoning
Pedagogy

Activity The rationale for this activity is to allow the students The rationale for this activity is to incorporate the
to visualize the concept of the atom. The Atom concept of collaboration into the lesson about the
Visualizer application is a great tool to allow the scientific method SOL. The best time for this activity
students to create a live visual of one or more atoms would be before the science fair (however most
by placing any type of atom right before their eyes, science fairs are individual) as this activity works
anywhere in the room that the camera can see. This best in the subject of science for group
allows the students to compare/contrast several investigations or group science projects. Numerous
atoms at once. The students can manipulate the studies have shown that group collaboration
angle of view of the atoms by simply moving the enhances student achievement. The application that
camera (as if the atom were in front of the camera, will be used in this activity will drive this lesson.
working much in the same way as a virtual reality
headset). The app uses the camera on a smartphone After the students have learned this SOL, the teacher
or tablet to allow the students to get a three- will explain to them the science project. Next, he will
dimensional view of two different types of models of assign groups, and then give the following directions
the atom. This gives the students freedom to to the class:
explore the concepts of this new area of study, and 1. Download the collaborative project
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to enhance their comprehension of the SOL. The management app, Wrike on your device
teacher could also use this application to instruct the from your app store.
students to create a water molecule on the 2. Sign up. You may sign up with google or use
application by placing the correct atoms in the the other option. It will ask about your
correct placements. company and profession. Choose the project
creator/manager option. Do not put you’re a
After the students have been given introduction to real phone number, as this is not for
the subject matter, the students will be directed by business purposes, but for education
the teacher to get out their smart devices and go to purposes.
their store to download the free Atom Visualizer 3. Once signed in it will ask if you would like to
app. They will then be explained these directions by select partners or invite others. You may
the teacher: skip this step and look later for your
1. Upon opening the app, you will see control classmates.
buttons on each side of your screen. The “i” 4. This is just like a social media app such as
button is the information about the app. The Facebook, however instead of informing
button below that consists of two modes. each other of social lives, you will be
The first is Bohr’s model for the atom, while informing each other of your science
the second is the Quantum model. Below projects, and informing your group partners
that is the trash button. On the right side of of ideas, updates, and other information
the screen there is an adjustment for the about your projects. Especially for those of
speed of the particles. The plus button you who cannot meet outside of the
below that will allow you to add any atom classroom, this will allow for you to
you would like to your view. collaborate about the project, assign duties
2. Begin by selecting the Bohr model. on the project, and manage it effectively.
3. Next, select the plus button. 5. At this time, feel free to explore the
4. Next, select the Oxygen atom. application and get involved with your
5. Select “tap here to place atom.” classmates and group members.
6. Now use the camera on your device to hover With knowledge of the scientific method, directions
around the model as if it were there in front on the project and collaborative application, and
of your camera. This allows you to have a groups assigned the students will be able to initiate
perfect view of what an atom might look like the formation of their group science projects.
if we were able to see it with the naked eye. This application will grant the students the freedom
7. Feel free to explore. to form ideas, create investigations and even upload
As the teacher is giving directions, at the appropriate results separately (if students are unable to meet for
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times, he should explain relations to the SOL that the experimentation, they may break the
was presented. As the students are exploring all the experiment up into even portions so that each
different atom visualizations, the teacher should be person in the group gets a part of the experiment).
walking around the room answering any questions The groups will see their group member’s
and helping students who need help. data/information posted and have the option to
allow others to see post (this would be for the
completed works).
This activity is not only beneficial to make group
work more efficient, but it also will introduce
valuable collaboration concepts to students.
Technology

Technology Atom Visualizer Wrike- Project Management