1. How to Take Notes Do I really have to write all this stuff down? Copyright AeroSTEM Consulting, LLC www.AeroSTEM.net

2. Take notes on the next slide

3. Mineral Compositions and Groups Minerals 1 1 Ninety elements occur naturally in Earth’s crust. Approximately 98 percent (by weight) of the crust is made of only eight of these elements.

4. What do your notes look like?

5. What is Note Taking?  Writing down information to make it “sticky.”  Writing in your own words the lesson taught.  A recording of the day’s lesson.  A valuable tool for a student who is serious about their education.

6. What is NOT Note Taking  Writing every single word verbatim. (What does “verbatim” mean?)  Busy work.  A love letter to science.

7. 10 Commandments of Writing Notes. 1. Read the Chapter/section before coming to class. Be prepared! 2. Determine what you are writing notes for. To take a test? Write a paper? 3. Paper and Pencil ready, dated, and subject. Start a new page for each new class each new day. 4. Definitions are ALWAYS written word for word. 5. Don’t write the book, just the highlights! Key Words, Concepts, etc.

8. 10 Commandments of Writing Notes cont. 6. Use shorthand and/or pictures 7. Listen for word clues from the teacher. 8. Review notes after class with your classmates to make sure they are accurate and complete. 9. Review your notes at home. Teach the lesson to your parents using your notes. 10. Use your notes to make up study questions.

9. Activity: Sharing List all things you did right when you took your notes at the beginning of the lesson. List all things you did wrong when you took your notes at the beginning of the lesson.