1. Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN)
Created by:
Mrs. Herman
Science Coach
Oak Park Middle School
May 2012

2. What is an Interactive Notebook?
An ISN your own personal textbook on one side and a personalized diary of learning on the other.
It is an organizational tool that keeps all of your work in one convenient spot.
It is a study tool and a portfolio of your work.

3. Real Scientists use Notebooks
Alexander Graham Bell

4. Albert Einstein
Benjamin Franklin

5. How will we use the ISN? We will set up the notebook together.
We will use our ISN
EVERY DAY!!!
The ISN will contain all of your work.
Your ISN will be a major part of your grade in this class.

6. SETTING UP YOUR ISN
You will be creating a unique cover for your Interactive Notebook.
This cover should reflect your personality.
All content must be school appropriate
The holes must be left blank so that your notebook fits into your 3-ring binder.
Life Science
Jessica Smith
Period 1
Mrs. Herman
1st 9 weeks
Teachers, if you have any fantastic covers, ask the students if we can take a picture to include in this powerpoint next year.

7. You must cover the entire page and include:
THE COVER
You must cover the entire page and include:
4 or more pictures (cut out, printed out or drawn)
4 or more colors – black and white don’t count as colors, if you use them then include 4 additional colors
1 area with the following information:
Students first and last name
Period
Teacher last name
Which quarter or 9 weeks the ISN is for (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th)

9. Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN)
SET UP: PAGE 1
Put “1” on the first page, right side.
Cut the “Interactive Science Notebook (ISN)” page to fit on the right side. 1
Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN)
Purpose: An Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN) is a classroom tool that has powerful results in engaging students and raising student achievement.  The ISN is like creating your own personal textbook on one side of the notebook and a “thought diary” on the other side.  It puts all the information you need to know and learn into one place. The notebooks are structured and formatted to help students make connections with material and allow for a deeper level of understanding of science content. ISNs increase the rigor of tasks, deepen student understanding and create student ownership in their own learning.
Notebook requirements: ISNs are required to have a cover, first few pages of notebook guideline information, table of contents, numbered pages and all assignments. All notes will be expected to follow the AVID Cornell style including questions and summaries. You must bring your notebook to class EVERY DAY. Any handouts must be glued or taped into the notebooks (no staples). DO NOT TEAR PAGES OUT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK or use notebook for another subject.
Grading rubric: A copy of the expectations for the notebook is included in the first few pages of the ISN. Students are expected to set up and maintain a neat, organized notebook, complete all assignments and turn in the notebooks on time.
Absent / missing work: If you miss class for any reason, you will be provided any handouts by your teacher. It is YOUR responsibility to get any additional information or assignments either from another student or by using the classroom copy of the ISN. The classroom copy may not leave the classroom, so you need to make arrangements with your teacher to come in before or after school or during lunch.
______________________________________________________________________
Student: I understand the purpose of the Science Interactive Notebook. The policies for notebook set up, grading and what to do if I am absent have been explained to me.
Student signature: ________________________________________ date: ________
Parent / guardian: I have read the above information. I understand the purpose and importance of the Interactive Notebook that my student will be creating.
Parent Signature: ________________________________________ date:__________
Contact Phone #: ________________________________ best time to call: _______
Back of cover
leave blank
Glue that page to page #1. (make sure NOT to cover the holes)
Tonight’s assignment will be to share this page with an adult and you and that adult will sign that page

10. Information on PAGE 1
Purpose: An Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN) is a classroom tool that has powerful results in engaging students and raising student achievement.  The ISN is like creating your own personal textbook on one side of the notebook and a “thought diary” on the other side.  It puts all the information you need to know and learn into one place. The notebooks are structured and formatted to help students make connections with material and allow for a deeper level of understanding of science content. ISNs increase the rigor of tasks, deepen student understanding and create student ownership in their own learning.
Notebook requirements: ISNs are required to have a cover, guideline information, table of contents, numbered pages and all assignments. All notes will be expected to follow the AVID Cornell style including questions and summaries. You must bring your notebook to class EVERY DAY. Any handouts must be glued or taped into the notebooks (no staples). DO NOT TEAR PAGES OUT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK or use notebook for another subject.
Grading rubric: A copy of the expectations for the notebook is included in the first few pages of the ISN. Students are expected to set up and maintain a neat, organized notebook, complete all assignments and turn in the notebooks on time.
Absent / missing work: If you miss class for any reason, you will be provided any handouts by your teacher. It is YOUR responsibility to get any additional information or assignments either from another student or by using the classroom copy of the ISN. The classroom copy may not leave the classroom, so you need to make arrangements with your teacher to come in before or after school or during lunch.
Lost Notebooks: If a student looses their notebook, it is their responsibility to purchase an additional spiral notebook and recreate all the work. (see above)

11. SET UP: PAGE 2 Turn the page
Add a “2” to the top left of the left page. 2

12. Things to know about the left side
SET UP: PAGE 2
Cut “Keeping interactive Notebooks in Science. The left side” to fit on page without covering the holes.
Glue onto page 2 2
Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science:
The Left Side
The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 “Clock” questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts.
What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include:
Biography posters
Discovery headlines
Brainstorming
Your questions
Riddles
Concept maps
Cartoons
Pictographs
Poetry and songs
Metaphors and analogies
Data and graphs you generate
Venn diagrams
Reflection writing
Analysis writing
Mnemonics
Four square analogies
Quick write
Significant statements
Drawings
Graphic organizers
Flowcharts
Other creative avenues for processing information
Writing prompts
Things to know about the left side
Always use color…it helps the brain learn and organize information
Every left side page gets used.
Quizzes and tests are left side items
Homework problems are left sides (but they don’t take the place of processing your notes)
12 Make an illustration explaining the topic
11 Create a graph
1 Write the lyrics for a song
10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast
2 Create a bookmark for this topic
3 Write a haiku poem
9 Write and solve problems using the information
4 Create vocabulary words for the five most essential
8 Create an analogy and visual
6. Write four “what if” questions about the topic
5 Paraphrase information into ONE sentence
7 Write a letter to your grandmother

13. Information about: PAGE 2
The left side of the ISN will contain all the work that you do. You may be asked to draw a diagram, create a graphic organizer, design a bookmark or do a brainstorm. All this information will go on the left side. This is a way to demonstrate that you understand the information you are given in class. 2
Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science:
The Left Side
The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 “Clock” questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts.
What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include:
Biography posters
Discovery headlines
Brainstorming
Your questions
Riddles
Concept maps
Cartoons
Pictographs
Poetry and songs
Metaphors and analogies
Data and graphs you generate
Venn diagrams
Reflection writing
Analysis writing
Mnemonics
Four square analogies
Quick write
Significant statements
Drawings
Graphic organizers
Flowcharts
Other creative avenues for processing information
Writing prompts
Things to know about the left side
Always use color…it helps the brain learn and organize information
Every left side page gets used.
Quizzes and tests are left side items
Homework problems are left sides (but they don’t take the place of processing your notes)
12 Make an illustration explaining the topic
11 Create a graph
1 Write the lyrics for a song
10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast
2 Create a bookmark for this topic
3 Write a haiku poem
9 Write and solve problems using the information
4 Create vocabulary words for the five most essential
8 Create an analogy and visual
6. Write four “what if” questions about the topic
5 Paraphrase information into ONE sentence
7 Write a letter to your grandmother

14. SET UP: PAGE 3 Add a “3” to the top right of the right page.
Cut “Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Right Side”
Glue to page 3 2 3
Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science:
The Left Side
The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 “Clock” questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts.
Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science:
The Right Side
What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include:
Interactive Notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important science concepts. Why do they work? This notebook style uses both the right and left hemispheres of the brain to help you sort, categorize, remember and creatively interact with the new knowledge you are gaining. The more you process information, the more you begin to understand it. This leads to longer retention.
Biography posters
Discovery headlines
Brainstorming
Your questions
Riddles
Concept maps
Cartoons
Pictographs
Poetry and songs
Metaphors and analogies
Data and graphs you generate
Venn diagrams
Reflection writing
Analysis writing
Mnemonics
Four square analogies
Quick write
Significant statements
Drawings
Graphic organizers
Flowcharts
Other creative avenues for processing information
Writing prompts
INPUT GOES ON THE RIGHT SIDE!
What goes on the right side?
Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn. Some examples of input are: thrilling notes: lecture, guest speaker, text or other source; vocabulary words; video and film notes; teacher questions; readings; questions and answers; sample problems; and lab information and procedures.
Things to know about the left side
Always use color…it helps the brain learn and organize information
Every left side page gets used.
Quizzes and tests are left side items
Homework problems are left sides (but they don’t take the place of processing your notes)
The Keys to Fantastic Right Sides
Always start the page with the date and title at the top of the page.
Right sides have odd numbered pages.
The right page is for writing down information you are given in class.
Use Cornell style notes for lecture, discussion, text, etc.
Write up your study questions ASAP.
Write legibly. Use highlighting and color to make important information stand out.
Write summaries at the bottom of each page of notes to reduce the
amount you have to study.
12 Make an illustration explaining the topic
11 Create a graph
1 Write the lyrics for a song
10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast
2 Create a bookmark for this topic
3 Write a haiku poem
9 Write and solve problems using the information
2 Create a bookmark for this topic
8 Create an analogy and visual
3 Write a haiku poem
7 Write a letter to your grandmother
6. Write four “what if” questions about the topic

15. Information about: PAGE 3
The right side of your notebook is for things I give you. This is where you will do your Cornell notes, lab procedures and sample practice problems. Remember right side restricted to teacher. 2 3
Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science:
The Left Side
The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 “Clock” questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts.
Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science:
The Right Side
What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include:
Interactive Notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important science concepts. Why do they work? This notebook style uses both the right and left hemispheres of the brain to help you sort, categorize, remember and creatively interact with the new knowledge you are gaining. The more you process information, the more you begin to understand it. This leads to longer retention.
Biography posters
Discovery headlines
Brainstorming
Your questions
Riddles
Concept maps
Cartoons
Pictographs
Poetry and songs
Metaphors and analogies
Data and graphs you generate
Venn diagrams
Reflection writing
Analysis writing
Mnemonics
Four square analogies
Quick write
Significant statements
Drawings
Graphic organizers
Flowcharts
Other creative avenues for processing information
Writing prompts
INPUT GOES ON THE RIGHT SIDE!
What goes on the right side?
Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn. Some examples of input are: thrilling notes: lecture, guest speaker, text or other source; vocabulary words; video and film notes; teacher questions; readings; questions and answers; sample problems; and lab information and procedures.
Things to know about the left side
Always use color…it helps the brain learn and organize information
Every left side page gets used.
Quizzes and tests are left side items
Homework problems are left sides (but they don’t take the place of processing your notes)
The Keys to Fantastic Right Sides
Always start the page with the date and title at the top of the page.
Right sides have odd numbered pages.
The right page is for writing down information you are given in class.
Use Cornell style notes for lecture, discussion, text, etc.
Write up your study questions ASAP.
Write legibly. Use highlighting and color to make important information stand out.
Write summaries at the bottom of each page of notes to reduce the
amount you have to study.
12 Make an illustration explaining the topic
11 Create a graph
1 Write the lyrics for a song
10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast
2 Create a bookmark for this topic
3 Write a haiku poem
9 Write and solve problems using the information
2 Create a bookmark for this topic
8 Create an analogy and visual
3 Write a haiku poem
7 Write a letter to your grandmother
6. Write four “what if” questions about the topic

16. Information on PAGE 4
This rubric shows how your ISN will be graded. Special projects can be graded separately in addition to receiving a notebook grade. You will receive spot checks so it is important to keep up with your notebook. You never know when they will be graded. 4
Teacher: go over rubric expectations #4 so all students understand expectations.

17. SET UP: PAGE 5 Find the paper that says “table of contents”
Cut to fit and paste it on page 4 4 5
Teacher: go over rubric expectations #4 so all students understand expectations.

18. You will record everything that goes into your ISN
Information on PAGE 5 6 5
Teacher: go over rubric expectations #4 so all students understand expectations.
You will record everything that goes into your ISN

19. Page 5: Table of Contents
Item 1
ISN purpose and introduction 2
Keeping ISN – Left Side 3
Keeping ISN – Right Side 4
Grading Rubric 5
Table of contents 6 7 8 9
(blank for now) 10
Title Page - Scientific Method 11
Benchmarks 12 13
Highlighting the Title Pages will help find them easily

20. SET UP: PAGE 6, 7 and 8
Write “Table of Contents” on top of page 6 , 7 and 8.
You will need to recreate the table of contents on page 5, on these 3 pages.
This is your homework tonight. 6 7

21. SET UP: PAGE 8 10

22. Set up: Page 9
We will leave page 9 blank for now. If we need to add more table of contents pages, they will go here.

23. SET UP COMPLETE! PAGE 10
The beginning of each new unit, you will create a title page.
Because this is something you create, it will go on the left side as a divider between units. 10 11

24. Directions for all title pages
Title page must include the following:
The title of the chapter
At least 1 picture or image can be cut out or drawn. This must relate to the topic of the chapter.
At least 4 different colors, not including black and white.
All vocabulary related to the chapter. Must have AT LEAST 25 different words. You can use book to find this information.
Be creative!
Examples on next slides