THE Interactive Science Notebook Matawan Aberdeen Middle School Mrs. Hillyer 7th Grade Science Team 7-6

What are Interactive Science Notebooks? A student thinking tool And organizer for inquiry question and what I learned…

5 Good Reasons to Use Interactive Science Notebooks 1. Are Thinking Tools 2. Guide Instruction 3. Enhance Science Literacy 4. Support Different Learning Styles 5. Foster Student-Teacher Collaboration Science Notebook Science and Children Nov/Dec 2005, p.28-32

Additional Reasons for ISN Provide immediate feedback early on by checking a few notebooks daily Have occasional open notebook quizzes to inspire great notebooks Perfect Resource for to be used while taking a test… Science Notebook

Why are we using science notebooks? Record data To study for tests Record progress Communicate with others…by using questions Just like REAL Scientists~Notebooks help us learn!

Example of communicating with others: Questions: What are you curious about? What would you like to test? What was the main idea? What are the important details to remember? How does this relate to your life? What don’t you understand?

Science Notebook Setup

Right Side? Left Side? What Goes Where? Student Output Lots of Color Concept Maps Warm Ups Drawings Reflective Writing Questions Data and Graphs Other Right Side Teacher Input/Content Information given in class Lecture Notes Lab Activities Video Notes Summaries Textbook Notes Data from Experiments/Field Classroom Specific Information

Right Side: Cornell Style Notes A proven method to help students build both literacy and science skills by writing and reflecting on new material.

The Cornell Note-taking System Right side page 2 2 Title date and page number Divide page in fourths 3/4 for notes in outline form 1/4 for question about notes Summary that summarizes that page of notes Notes: Matter 9/15/09 Anything that has mass & volume Made of tiny particles that are constantly moving. Four states Solid- closely packed particles that barely move – definite shape & volume (ex.) ice Liquid- flows readily because particles are spaced farther apart thus reducing the attractive force between particles – definite volume takes shape of container (ex) water What is matter? Name & describe the states Summary: matter has mass & vol. constantly moving particles; comes in four states.

Questions for the column As soon after class as possible, formulate questions based on the notes in the right-hand column. Write the questions in color. (each question in a different color) Writing questions helps to clarify meanings, reveal relationships, establish continuity, and strengthen memory. Also, the writing of questions sets up a perfect stage for exam-studying later.

Thinking about what YOU are learning REFLECTION: Use Guiding Prompts: What are you curious about? What would you like to test? What was the main idea? What are the important details to remember? How does this relate to your life? What don’t you understand?

Notebooks help us learn! Summary After class, use the space at the bottom of each page to summarize the notes on that page. Summarize every page. Notebooks help us learn!

Left Side: Student Output Left side page 2 In this example, I chose to do a concept map of the states of matter. You might choose to do something else. Sometimes you will be asked to answer questions in this space. Concept Map: Matter Mass & volume, Moving particles definition MATTER solid 4 states plasma liquid gas

Right side page 2 2 Concept Map: Matter Notes: Matter 9/15/09 Left side Right side page 2 2 Concept Map: Matter Notes: Matter 9/15/09 Mass & volume, Moving particles Anything that has mass & volume Made of tiny particles that are constantly moving. Four states Solid- closely packed particles that barely move – definite shape & volume (ex.) ice Liquid- flows readily because particles are spaced farther apart thus reducing the attractive force between particles – definite volume takes shape of container (ex) water What is matter? definition MATTER Name & describe the states solid 4 states plasma liquid Summary: matter has mass & vol. constantly moving particles; comes in four states. gas

Writing Reflective for the Unit Paragraphs Using sentences and specifics, respond to the following: What information was new to you? Did the notebook help you this term? What would improve the notebook ? What are your goals for your next unit? What improvements or areas would you like to see change in class?

What wonderful students I have! Assessment Peer Edits Qwik Check Notebook Quizzes At the end of each UNIT, you will add a special page for self-reflection on the topic What wonderful students I have!

Example: Self Reflection In this unit, I learned that the reason things freeze and thaw is because they lose and gain energy to their environments. This causes the particles that make them up to spread out. Continue this to cover the entire unit.

Another Example of Self-Reflection Alternative format

Scoring Rubric 6 Excellent Notebook contents complete, dated & labeled Pages are numbered (RIGHT‑side only) Right-side/Left-side topics correct & organized Textbook notes/ writing goes beyond basic requirements Uses color and effective diagrams Notebook is neat and shows attention to detail. Shows impressive, in-depth self-reflection about the work.

Scoring Rubric 5 Above Average Contents complete, dated & labeled Pages correctly numbered Right-side/Left-side topics correct & organized Uses color and effective diagrams Most areas meet requirements, but don't go beyond Includes most of the traits of a "6", but lacks excellence in all areas. Shows in-depth self-reflection

Scoring Rubric 4 Average Notebook contents are complete (at least 90%) dated & labeled Pages correctly numbered Right‑side/Left‑side topics are correct & contents organized Uses color and some diagrams Information shows a basic understanding Some areas meet requirements, but don't go beyond Shows limited, but real, self-reflection

Scoring Rubric 3 Below Average Contents complete (at least 80%) dated & labeled Pages correctly numbered Right/Left topics somewhat organized Uses minimal color, few diagrams Shows limited understanding Few areas meet all requirements Shows some real self-reflection

Scoring Rubric 2 Inadequate Notebook contents are incomplete. Some attempt at dating & labeling Right-side/left-side inconsistent & contents unorganized Information & concepts show only a superficial understanding and/or show serious inaccuracies Notebook is not neatly written, sloppy Shows little real self-reflection

Scoring Rubric 1 Incomplete Notebook turned in, but too incomplete to evaluate. Complete and turn in for partial credit!

Scoring Rubric 0 NO CREDIT No Notebook OR not turned in

They bleed through the other side!!! Science Notebook Supplies tape scissors (No staples or white glue) pens & pencils composition notebook colored pencils NO MARKERS! They bleed through the other side!!!

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

Step 2: L R “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”

At the top of pages 1 & 2 and back of 1 write Step 3: At the top of pages 1 & 2 and back of 1 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

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