Science InterActive Notebook Ms. Rogers, Science Class

Scientists use a notebook to: Record observations and data Make detailed drawings Organize information in graphs, charts, or tables Reflect on what was experienced or learned Record new or unanswered questions Develop theories and compare findings with other

Real Scientists Use Notebooks!

Albert Einstein- developed the theory of relativity

Leonardo DaVinci: artist and inventor

Rosalind Franklin- co-founder of DNA double helix

100 Page composition Notebook (several thru the year) Notebook Supplies: What you need EVERYDAY Erasable pens & pencils 100 Page composition Notebook Glue stick (several thru the year) colored pencils

IAN Guidelines Write neatly and clearly Number pages in upper corners Correct mistakes Record the title and date on each page Keep your Table-of-Contents current Label all drawings Use sentences to communicate your observations, plans, explanations, and conclusions

each page starting with 1 Organization Left Side even numbered pages Right Side odd numbered pages Go ahead and number each page starting with 1 and ending with 100

Right Side – Input Side Odd numbered pages Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn Write down information you are given in class Use Cornell-style notes Write legibly, use highlighting and color to make important information stand out Be sure to date and label each page with a heading

Left Side – Output Side Even numbered pages Demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side You work with the INPUT and INTERACT with the information in creative, unique, and individual ways Always use color – it helps the brain learn and organize information! Homework problems are left sides Every left side pages gets used! Some left side activities Brainstorming Biography posters Quick writes Pictures Graphic organizers Mind-mapping Drawings Writing prompts Venn diagrams Metaphors and analogies Data and graphs you make Poetry

12 “Clock Questions” for the left side 12. Make a visual illustration explaining the topic 11. Write a science fiction story using this information. 1. Explain the application of this in real life 2. What’s the best way to remember this topic? 10. Use a Venn Diagram to compare these two ideas. 9. Write and solve ___ problems using this information 3. Write the lyrics for a song on this topic. 8. Create a concept map to show relationships. 4. Make ____ Vocabulary Cartoons for this topic. 5. Paraphrase this information into two sentences. 7. Write a letter to ____________ about this topic. 6. Write four “What if…” statements about this topic.

Notebook Rules: Your INB should only be used for SCIENCE CLASS and COMES TO CLASS EVERYDAY DO NOT RIP OUT, TEAR or “DOG-EAR” pages Each page should have the DATE, PAGE# and TITLE All handouts MUST BE GLUED IN! Write ALL entries in the Table of Contents Please don’t DOODLE unless it relates to science BE COLORFUL & LOVE YOUR NOTEBOOK

Page 1 – Title Page Use the entire page to draw a picture of a “scientist” Draw a person that you picture when you think of the word “scientist” You can draw a background or props with your scientist Make it colorful!

Share Scientists with Class

Scientist’s Characteristics Using what we discussed as a class, decide what type of characteristics a “scientist” might have List these characteristics on Page 1 (3 minutes) Discuss your list with your partner, add anything new you and your partner discussed (3 minutes) Get with a group of 4, using everyone’s individual list, create a group list of scientist characteristics (3 minutes)

Create class list of characteristics