2. Cornell note taking stimulates critical thinking skills. Note taking helps you remember what is said in class. A good set of notes can help you work on assignments and prepare for tests outside of the classroom.

3. Good notes allow you to work together with other students to problem solve. Good Notes help you organize and process information. Writing is a great tool for learning!

4. Name Period Date Topic CA standard Vocabulary, questions, problems, etc. Class Notes 2 1/2” 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes

5. SEMS Cornell Notes Spin “QPs” Notes/details Summary CA Standard What is? (Begin with vocabulary words for the lesson) Next Question/ Problem Definitions…… Notes / details Describe key details in your own words Topic NamePeriodDate

6. Math Cornell Notes CA Standard A.F.1.1 What is a variable expression? 5x + 4y, when x=2, y=3 = 5(2) + 4(3) = 10 + 12 = 22 Goal: How to evaluate variable expressions A combination of variables, operations, & symbols that represents a value (answer).  A number next to a letter means to X (multiply)  Substitute the number for the variable (letter)  Use the same order to solve grouping symbols as above (1.1) Summary: To Evaluate an expression, 1st substitute the number in place of the correct Variable (letter), then use the same order for solving that is shown above in 1.1 Number Operations. To evaluate means to solve. QPs Notes/details Topic: 1.2 Variable Expressions Name Period Date

7. QPs Notes Summary CA 9.3

8. Science Cornell Notes CA Standard S 8.5c Vocab: What is energy? Are there images? Students know chemical reactions release or absorb heat Energy is the ability to do work or cause change (Make a note of words that seem to be significant, or that are repeated..) Check to see if diagrams or pictures are important include those in your notes. Summary: In your own words write what this section is all about QPs Big idea Questions should be written down with space to fill in the answers: Q: How is chemical energy related to chemical change? A: ….. Topic: Energy and Matter Chapter 2.3 Name Period Date

9. Notes go here, in the large right hand column. CA StandardCA Standard Questions, (start with vocabulary words) Problems, etc. go here, in the left hand column. Remember,Remember, you want higher level thinking questions questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes Don’t forget the Heading: Name, Period, Date, and Topic

10. Pull out your notes for Chapter 2.3 and see how you did.

11. In the large, right hand column, take notes like you normally would. You may use any style of note- taking you wish: –outline format, –narrative format, –symbols, –short hand, etc.

13. Adapted for SEMS from a design by Paul Bullock Senior Program Specialist & Anne Maben AP Science Coach Minor modifications for Science made by Mrs. Bernard