1. Interactive Student (Science) Notebooks
for Mrs. Hutchins-Trapp’s class

2. Have you ever heard yourself say ?
I can't find my . . .
notes, homework, old quizzes . . .
I can't remember what
we did in class yesterday.
I'm sure its in . . .
my locker . . .
my book bag . . .
my room . . .
I was absent last week, did I miss anything?

3. Well Here's Your Answer..
Science
Notebook
Interactive
Notebook

4. What is an Interactive Student Notebook (ISN)?
is like a personalized textbook that you create
helps you keep your notes organized and easy to use
is a portfolio to showcase what you've learned in science class

5. What is an Interactive Student Notebook (ISN)?
 An ISN:
is like a personalized textbook that you create
helps you keep your notes organized and easy to use
is a portfolio to showcase what you've learned in science class

6. What's the Point?
to help you learn and remember important science concepts
allow you to interact with with content using the LEFT side of the notebook
to react, reflect, organize, and interpret what's on the RIGHT side of the notebook

7. How Does an ISN Work?
Your ISN is set up with a left-side/right side orientation.
The right side is for input, or information that is given to you by Mrs. Hutchins-Trapp
The left side is for output, this is where you process what you have learned in your own way.

8. Left-Side/Right-Side Setup
Left Side (Output)
Questions to ask for the LEFT SIDE:
What do I already know about this topic?
What questions does this raise for me?
How can I organize this information?
How can I picture this information?
How can I paraphrase and summarize this information?
What's my hook for remembering this information?
What more do I need to know?
Right Side (Input)
Setting up the RIGHT SIDE:
 Always record the date in the upper right-hand corner of each page
Record the day's Learning Objectives at the top of the page
Make sure all pages are numbered (left and right)
Don't forget to record each entry in the Table of Contents!

9. Left-Side/Right-Side Setup
Left Side (Output)
Examples of LEFT SIDE content:
Brainstorming
Sketches
Graphic Organizers
Mind Maps
Cartoons/Doodle
Poetry/Song lyrics
Concept Maps
Venn Diagram
Flow Chart
Metaphors & Analogies
Mnemonic Devices
Guided Practice Problems
Assignments
Journal entry or reflection
Exit ticket problems
Right Side (Input)
Examples of RIGHT SIDE content:
 Class Notes
Guided Notes
Two-Column Notes
Graphic Organizers
Handouts
Example Problems  
Content for a science foldable
Vocabulary

10. What Do I Need to Get Started?
To make your ISN, you'll need the following materials:
Composition Notebook
colored pencils
scissors 
tape
You will use a folder to keep up with your test/quiz log and other bulky papers.

11. How Will I Be Graded? You are responsible for:
making sure your ISN has all items (even when you are absent)
assignments
class work
notes
etc.
keeping Table of Contents up to date
dating and numbering all right hand pages
keeping notebook neat and organized
storing notebook in binder or folder and bringing to class EVERY DAY

12. EVERY
DAY!!!!

13. How Will I Be Graded? Informal Checks usually one per week
usually one per week
worth 4 points
4 - all pages are thorough and complete
3 - most pages are thorough and complete (may be missing learning objectives or one assignment)
2 - some pages are complete
1 - few/no pages complete
Formal Checks
once or twice per nine weeks
weighted more than informal checks
using rubric
Learning Grade & Effort Grade

15. What Happens If I Am Absent?
Check the "While You Were Out" Station for any handouts, etc.
See a trusted friend to copy notes
Check Mrs. Hutchins-Trapp’s copy of the ISN to see what yours should look like

16. What If I Lose My ISN? Tell me as soon as possible!
Do not quit working on assignments
Stay after school or during lunch to get help rebuilding your notebook 

17. What If I Lose My ISN? Tell me as soon as possible!
Do not quit working on assignments
Stay after school or during lunch to get help rebuilding your notebook 

18. What If I Lose My ISN? Tell me as soon as possible!
Do not quit working on assignments
Stay after school or during lunch to get help rebuilding your notebook 

19. Pop Quiz!
True or False?
The Interactive Student Notebook is just a place for you to store notes given to you.
The left side of the notebook is for output, where you show what you have learned in your own way.
If you lose or misplace your Interactive Notebook, you should wait until you find it to complete assignments.
You only need to bring your Interactive Notebook to class on Mondays.

20. Getting started - Step 1:
My Name
My Grade
On the cover write your name and grade.
For a challenge, you may decorate the front and back however you want.
Science
Notebook

21. Step 2: L “1st Page” “Inside Cover”
Starting with the first page, number the first 25 pages. Numbers should be small and at the top outside corner of every page. L
“Back of 1st Page” 1 R 2
“Inside Cover”
“1st Page”

22. At the top of pages 2 & 3 and back of 2 write
Step 3:
At the top of pages 2 & 3 and back of 2 write
Table of Contents
Right
Left
Table of Contents 1
Date Topic Page
Table of Contents
Date Topic Page
Table of Contents 2
Date Topic Page 2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Inside Cover

23. Class Assignment
On page one, complete an “All about me” page. This page should highlight the awesome things about you!
On the back of page one, complete a visual representation of lab safety and its rules. What stuck with you from yesterday’s lesson?

24. Step 4 Tonight’s Challenge
Decorate the cover and back of YOUR Interactive Science Notebook (ISN)
Mrs. Hutchins-Trapp is Great

25. Real Scientists Use Notebooks