1. Interactive Notebooks
Presented by:
Sarah Szarzynski
Dobie Middle School

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

3. 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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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?

11. 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?

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.)

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

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

17. 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

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

19. 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

20. 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!

21. 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

22. 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

23. The Setup: Front Cover

24. The Setup: Back Cover

25. Assignments Page

26. Notebook Reflection

33. 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?

34. Make up work
My Wiki

35. Supplies