Interactive Notebooks Presented by: Sarah Szarzynski Dobie Middle School

The new cornell note method An AVID strategy used for note-taking

Let’s learn some 8th grade Science! The TEK I am focusing on is: 8.5 (A) describe the structure of atoms, including the masses, electrical charges, and locations of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons in the electron cloud

The Essential Question: What are the characteristics and locations of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom?

Atom The tiny particles that make up the 3 states of matter They are made up of protons, neutrons and electrons

Proton Have a positive (+) charge and are located inside the nucleus Has the same mass as a neutron PROTON

Neutron Have NO charge and are located inside the nucleus Has the same mass as a proton NEUTRON

Nucleus Protons and Neutrons make up the nucleus Most of the mass is located in the nucleus

Electron Have a negative (-) charge and are located in orbitals outside the nucleus They are much smaller than protons and neutrons It would take 1836 electrons to make up the mass of a proton/neutron Electron

Take some time… Review what you just wrote and highlight/underline what you think is necessary to answer the essential question Trade papers with your neighbor, did they write something down that you didn’t? Or vice versa?

In the left hand column… Write a question next to each highlighted/underlined part What you highlighted/underlined should be the answer to your question For example: Where can you find the proton in an atom?

The summary Now that you have an essential question and student generated question, you can write your summary. The student should answer each question with 1 sentence.

For example… Protons, neutrons and electrons make up an atom. The proton and neutrons are located in the nucleus. The nucleus is the center of the atom and has most of the atom’s mass. The electrons are located in orbitals outside of the nucleus.

How to use these notes effectively 10/24/7 Model Students should use their notes 10 minutes after they write them (I would have my students draw a couple atoms in their notebook) 24 hrs later, the notes should be revisited for up to 10 minutes (warm ups, etc.) 7 days later they should be mentioned/reviewed for 2-4 minutes (before a quiz, review games, etc.)

Importance of the summary If a summary isn’t written, then there is no synthesis of information, which leads to lack of critical thinking.

Cognitive Abilities If Cornell notes are implemented properly: Formulating questions Filling in gaps (partner share) Summarizing On average 90-100% of information will be retained If they aren’t implemented properly, the average retention rate of information is 59%

Middle School Minds… Lectures at this level should be 15 minutes at the absolute most, this way most information can be retained Students need to: Record their notes Review their notes Formulate questions Summarize Revise (add info) Recite ***These practices are based on the brain functions of adolescents

The notebook Interactive notebooks are designed for students to synthesize information that has been given to them by the teacher

The left side The Left Side The left side of the notebook demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right page. You work with the information in creative, unique and individual ways. The left side shows what you learn and how you learn. The assignment choices and the Top Ten will help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science concepts and content.   Things to know about the left pages… Every left page gets used Every page has a page number, title and date Always use color (at least 4, black and white DON’T count); it helps the brain learn and organize information Quizzes and tests are left side items

What goes on the left side? Questions Cartoons Diagrams Poems Metaphors and analogies Venn Diagrams   Mnemonics Graphic Organizers Your graphs Quickwrites Reflections  Basically, anything that the student, creates!

The right side The Right Side These notebooks will be used in class daily to help you learn and remember important science concepts. Why do they work? This notebook is designed to help you sort, categorize and remember information in a way that relates to the way your brain works. Things to know about the right pages… Always start the page with the date and title at the top The right page is for writing down information you are given in class Write neatly, use highlighters to make important information stand out Write summaries at the bottom of each page of notes to reduce the amount you have to study

What goes on the right side? Things that go on the right side Cornell notes (lecture, video, books, guest speaker) Readings Questions and answers Sample questions/problems Lab information and procedures

The Setup: Front Cover

The Setup: Back Cover

Assignments Page

Notebook Reflection

FAQ’S How do you manage a table of contents? How do you efficiently use time in class to put things in it? How do you decide what to put in it? What procedures are taught right off the bat? What are the consequences for not having/losingit? How is it used as an anchor of support? How do you manage Make Up work? How do you grade it? How do you handle new students?

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