Interactive Science Notebooks Presented by Mrs. G
What are Interactive Science Notebooks? A student thinking tool And organizer for inquiry questions and what I learned… A way to access and process the learning utilizing various modalities (writing, drawing, and discussion) A place for writing rough drafts based on hands-on learning A formative assessment tool for teachers
Why Use Interactive Science Notebooks? Improve organization skills Improve critical thinking skills Express understanding creatively
Why are we using Interactive Science Notebooks? Record data Study for tests Record progress Communication
Impact of Hands-on Science & Science Notebooks on Student Achievement Research shows that student understanding and literacy skills improve when students do hands-on minds-on science and use science notebooks to make sense of their science investigations.
Science Notebook Setup
Science Notebook Supplies Glue or glue stick Composition Notebook pens & pencils scissors colored pencils NO MARKERS!
Getting started - Step 1: My Name My Grade On the front cover using a sharpie marker write your name (First and Last) and period.. Science Notebook
Step 2: Starting with the first page, number the first 20 pages. Numbers should be small and at the top outside corner of every page. 1 2 3 Cover of Notebook
Step 3: Cut and paste the About the Author page onto page 1. This page is all about you! 1
Step 4: Page 2: Title this page Grading Rubric. Paste in rubric Page 3: Paste in Cornell Note-Taking Revision Checklist 2 3 Cornell Note taking
Step 5: Page 4: Paste in Left side hand out. Page 5: Paste in Right side hand out. 4 Left Side Handout Right Side Handout 5
OUTPUT (your interpretation) INPUT (notes from teacher) Example page: OUTPUT (your interpretation) INPUT (notes from teacher)
Costa’s Levels of thinking Academic Language Scripts Step 6: Page 6: Paste in Costa’s Levels of Thinking Questioning Page 7: Paste in Academic Language Scripts (glue in side ways) 6 Costa’s Levels of thinking Academic Language Scripts 7
Step 7: Page 8: Create the Table of Contents for our 1st unit Nature of Science Page 9: Set up your Warm Up Page 8 9 Table of Contents Warm Up’s
We Are READY! Science Notebook