1. Taking Cornell Notes in Pre-AP Chemistry

2. Why Take Cornell Notes? Research shows that repeated interaction/reflection with notes increases retention. “One learns through the processing of information by the brain. Words very seldom imprint themselves on the brain; but thinking does.” (Walter Pauk)

3. Step 1: Setting Up Your Notebook Paper The first step in taking Cornell Notes is to set up your notebook paper. Use a pen to divide your notebook paper as follows: 2” 6”2.5” 0.5”

4. Explanation of Sections Questions Note-Taking Area Summary Essential Question Name Date Title The essential question should address the main concept(s) of the notes. Write a corresponding question for each main concept. Try to anticipate test questions. Your summary should include the answers to the essential question as well as the questions you wrote. Take concise notes, putting emphasis on main concepts.

5. Step 2: Notes PowerPoint Slide Chem- study of comp, struc, and prop. of matter and its changes.. Good Student 8/29/12 What is Chemistry? What are the different areas of study in Chem ?

6. Step 2: Chemistry Notes (cont.) PowerPoint Slides Chem- study of comp, struc, and prop. of matter and its changes.. Good Student 8/29/12 What is Chemistry? 1.Org Chem- Study of carbon comp 2.Etc. …….. What are the different areas of study in chem ?

7. Step 3: Review Notes to Write Questions and Summary 1.Review your notes to divide them into sections that have the same main concepts. 2.Circle vocab terms. 3.Highlight or underline main ideas. 4.Identify points of confusion with a ? 1.Org Chem- Study of carbon comp 2.Etc. …….. Chem- study of comp, struc, and prop. of matter and its changes.. Good Student 8/29/12 What is Chem? What are the different areas of study in chem ?

8. Step 3: Review Notes to Write Questions and Summary What is chem? 1.Org Chem- Study of carbon comp 2.Etc. …….. Chem- study of comp, struc, and prop. of matter and its changes.. Good Student 8/29/12 What is Chem? What are the different areas of study in chem ? What are the different types of chem? Write a corresponding question for each section. Try to anticipate test questions Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes matter undergoes. There are six branches of chemistry: organic, inorganic, etc. The summary should be in your own words and should only be a few sentences long. It should include the answers to the essential question as well as the questions you wrote.