Interactive Student Notebooks Physical Science Portions adopted from Annette Holder M. Wells, E. Dubose, and T. Burleigh

What is an interactive science notebook?

IT IS…. A student thinking tool An organizer for inquiry questions and what I learned… A way to access and process notes and class discussion through different ways (writing, drawing, graphic organizers, and discussion) A place for writing rough drafts based on hands-on learning A formative assessment tool for you and your teachers (helps us see what you know and what you need help with)

Why use an Interactive Science Notebook ?

To: BECAUSE YOU ARE A SCIENTIST You will: Keep a class notebook for notes and homework Keep a class notebook to record your interpretation of class discussion, notes, activities Keep a lab notebook to have a comprehensive log of your laboratory journies In order to: Improve organization skills Improve critical thinking skills Express understanding creatively Record data Study for tests Record progress Communicate

What will my interactive science notebook look like? This year you it will be split into two parts Part 1: Class Notes Part 2: Lab Notebook

Cover of your notebook Your Name Your class period Your teacher- Ms. Cumbo Room 301 This will be used to recover your notebook in case you lose it

Inside your notebook

On the inside front cover glue or tape the blue paper titled “How should my notebook be set up ?

Inside your notebook On the inside back cover glue or tape the blue paper titled “Interactive Science Notebook Grading Rubric”

Inside your notebook Create a table of contents on the first three pages of your notebook with 3 columns Number the first 50 pages in the top right or left corner Page numberTitle of pageDate

First Two Pages: On first left hand page, Write down the online textbook website: Tape/paste/copy your username and password Tape/paste/copy the textbook scavenger hunt homework assignment On first right hand side, tape in your orange binder bulletin for the first unit- make sure you can read/access both sides!!

How will I set up my lab notebook?

Cover of your lab notebook Your Name Your class period Your teacher- Ms. Cumbo Room 301 This notebook will be staying in the classroom

Inside your lab notebook On the inside front cover glue or tape the purple paper titled “Lab Notebook Setup”

Inside your notebook Create a table of contents on the first three pages of your notebook with 3 columns Number the first 50 pages in the top right or left corner Page numberTitle of pageDate