1. Los Cuates Middle School
6th Grade Science Journal
by Mrs. Espindola-Moreno
Los Cuates Middle School

2. Science Journal
A science journal is a way for students to organize all of their science work into one multi – functional set of papers and information. Real world scientists use this organizational tool as they research and conduct their investigations.

3. Expectations
Everything that students do in their science class will become a permanent part of their science journal. Journals will include all class notes, homework assignments, lab procedures, and conclusions. Items should be added sequentially. Any handouts and worksheets will be kept in either a binder or folder. 

4. Helpful Hints
Use your journal as a study tool! Everything we've done up to a test or quiz is there!
Use both sides of a piece of paper.
Only use your journal for science materials - not other subjects!
Be sure to have your journal with you in class EVERYDAY!
Be sure to get absent materials from your teacher upon your return to school. (Ask your teacher if you have any questions!)

5. What Will Be In My Notebook
Warm ups
Class Notes
Vocabulary
Brainstorming
Investigations
Foldables
Activities
Concept Maps
Labs
Illustrations

6. Let’s Get Started
On the front of your science notebook write the following:
Student Name
Ms. Espindola
Period ____
My Science Journal

7. Table of Contents Use the first 2 pages for the Table of Contents.
Make a table with 3 columns. (Date, Activity, and Page #)
Date
Activity
Page #

8. First Activity
1st – Add date, activity, and page 1 to the Table of Contents.
Date
Activity
Page
9/2/2013
TEKS 6.4 A Science Tools Pictures and explanation of use
1 - 2
9/ ___/2013
TEKS 6.14 B Safety Equipment pictures and explanation of use
3 - 4

9. Activity 1: TEKS 6.4.A View Science Tools Powerpoint
Identify science tools.
Cut and paste science tools in your science notebook.
Label the name of the tool and it’s function.

10. Activity 2: 6.4 B Safety Symbols
Cut and paste pictures of safety equipment in journal.
Label name and function of all equipment.

11. You are Responsible for:
Bringing your journal to class everyday
Keeping your journal neat
Asking for work when absent

12. Tests
Tests will come from what we are putting into the journals so make sure to study your journal before a test.

13. Questions???
Remember that if you have a question about something, more than likely someone else in the class has the same question. So don’t be scared, just ask me…

14. Good Luck!