What is this passage about? If the balloons popped the sound wouldn’t be able to carry since everything would be too far away from the correct floor. A closed window would also prevent the sound from carrying, since most buildings tend to be well insulated. Since the whole operation depends upon a steady flow of electricity, a break in the middle of the wire would also cause problems. Of course, the fellow could shout but the human voice is not loud enough to carry that far. An additional problem is that a string could break on the instrument. Then there could be no accompaniment to the message. It is clear that the best situation would involve less distance. Then there would be fewer potential problems. With face to face contact, the least number of things could go wrong.

After reading the passage you probably have no idea what it is about. The reason for this is because you lack background knowledge: there is nothing in your mind that you can connect this information to.

This is how learning works: we must connect new information to old information. Without any background knowledge, new information has nothing to “stick” to. This is how learning works: we must connect new information to old information. Without any background knowledge, new information has nothing to “stick” to. Now look at this next slide and see if you can make sense of it now: Now look at this next slide and see if you can make sense of it now:

If the balloons popped the sound wouldn’t be able to carry since everything would be too far away from the correct floor. A closed window would also prevent the sound from carrying, since most buildings tend to be well insulated. Since the whole operation depends upon a steady flow of electricity, a break in the middle of the wire would also cause problems. Of course, the fellow could shout but the human voice is not loud enough to carry that far. An additional problem is that a string could break on the instrument. Then there could be no accompaniment to the message. It is clear that the best situation would involve less distance. Then there would be fewer potential problems. With face to face contact, the least number of things could go wrong.

New Learning is Built Upon Old Learning The picture helps you understand the story, doesn’t it? The picture helps you understand the story, doesn’t it? Just like: Just like: You have to know your ABCs before you learn to read and write. You have to know your ABCs before you learn to read and write. You must learn multiplication tables before you can multiply. You must learn multiplication tables before you can multiply.

One of the most important skills you could ever learn is outlining. One of the most important skills you could ever learn is outlining. In science you will outline chapter sections in the Physical Science text to build background knowledge. In science you will outline chapter sections in the Physical Science text to build background knowledge. How will you be assessed? How will you be assessed? Outlines will be collected and graded, or.. Outlines will be collected and graded, or.. You will be quizzed on the information and allowed to use your outline You will be quizzed on the information and allowed to use your outline Your outline must be your own work: no partners, ever. Your outline must be your own work: no partners, ever. If you have computer issues you may handwrite your outline If you have computer issues you may handwrite your outline

What is an outline? A graphic organizer for information A graphic organizer for information Shows the order of various pieces of information Shows the order of various pieces of information Shows the relative importance of each Shows the relative importance of each Shows the relationship between the various parts Shows the relationship between the various parts

Here’s an example of an outline I.Montgomery Upper Middle School Students and Staff A.7th Grade 1.Science 2.Social Studies 3.Math 4.LA 5.Cycle 6.Language B.8th Grade 1.Science a.Blakemore b.Chesbro i.YOU i.YOU c.Kleinfield d.Sowa 2.Social Studies 3.Math 4.LA 5.Cycle 6.Language

And here’s another, of movies… I. Movies A.American Cinema 1.Comedies a.Slap Stick i.Three Stooges b.Action i.Rush Hour c.Animated i.Wall-e B.International Cinema

Mandatory Outline Requirements—Copy these onto your right side page Start with a Roman numeral I for your section title Start with a Roman numeral I for your section title BOLD font must be used for vocabulary terms in the text (caps if handwritten) BOLD font must be used for vocabulary terms in the text (caps if handwritten) Italics must be used for examples given in the text (cursive if handwritten) Italics must be used for examples given in the text (cursive if handwritten) Green section titles must be underlined and indented more than blue sections Green section titles must be underlined and indented more than blue sections

Why create an outline? To make writing or studying easier To make writing or studying easier To organize large amounts of information To organize large amounts of information To study and learn information from a textbook To study and learn information from a textbook

How do I create an outline? Analyze the information to determine what is important Analyze the information to determine what is important Do not simply copy the information Do not simply copy the information Not all information is important: You be the judge! Not all information is important: You be the judge! Ask yourself: “Is this piece of information important for me to remember?” Ask yourself: “Is this piece of information important for me to remember?”

How do I create an outline? (cont.) Organize the information Organize the information Determine the order of importance of the information (usually the way it is presented in the textbook) Determine the order of importance of the information (usually the way it is presented in the textbook) Use phrases (use the least number of words, but keep the meaning) Use phrases (use the least number of words, but keep the meaning) Avoid using complete sentences Avoid using complete sentences

Open your blue Physical Science text to page 6 Open your blue Physical Science text to page 6 Open a new Microsoft Word document in another window Open a new Microsoft Word document in another window Enter a Roman Number one (I), then a period, then hit [tab] and write the Section title: Exploring Physical Science Enter a Roman Number one (I), then a period, then hit [tab] and write the Section title: Exploring Physical Science Make sure you properly capitalize the title Make sure you properly capitalize the title Then hit enter: your computer should kick into outlining mode Then hit enter: your computer should kick into outlining mode

Now press the tab key—it should indent Now press the tab key—it should indent Read through the first paragraph starting with “It’s Monday morning…” and outline the pieces you feel are important Read through the first paragraph starting with “It’s Monday morning…” and outline the pieces you feel are important More specific information gets tabbed in more than what is above it like I’ve done with this bullet. More specific information gets tabbed in more than what is above it like I’ve done with this bullet. Practice leaving words out (like “the” or “a”)— only get the key info Practice leaving words out (like “the” or “a”)— only get the key info Use abbreviations if you can and try to capture the information using as few keystrokes as possible Use abbreviations if you can and try to capture the information using as few keystrokes as possible Stop when you’ve read and outlined the paragraph Stop when you’ve read and outlined the paragraph

Notice the first blue section: “That’s Science” Notice the first blue section: “That’s Science” Read the first paragraph in that section and outline the information you think is important—make sure your information is indented more than the section title Read the first paragraph in that section and outline the information you think is important—make sure your information is indented more than the section title Now tab in again and type the title of the green section: Everyday Science. Now tab in again and type the title of the green section: Everyday Science. Highlight the title and press [control] U Highlight the title and press [control] U See what happens? See what happens?

Green sections must be underlined and they must be tabbed in more than the blue sections because they’re more specific Green sections must be underlined and they must be tabbed in more than the blue sections because they’re more specific Outlining is like Russian dolls in a way: google search “Russian dolls” to see what I mean Outlining is like Russian dolls in a way: google search “Russian dolls” to see what I mean Outlining is also kind of like the movie Inception if you’ve seen it: dreams within dreams within dreams: every time you tab in you’re in a new level Outlining is also kind of like the movie Inception if you’ve seen it: dreams within dreams within dreams: every time you tab in you’re in a new level Outline the green section in your Word document Outline the green section in your Word document

Now we get to page 7 where the next blue section is called Matter + Energy… Now we get to page 7 where the next blue section is called Matter + Energy… Press [shift] tab until the cursor lines up with the That’s Science section—remember that the shift key does this: it helps you Untab Press [shift] tab until the cursor lines up with the That’s Science section—remember that the shift key does this: it helps you Untab Type in the title of the section (Matter + Energy…) Type in the title of the section (Matter + Energy…) Hit enter and then tab in Hit enter and then tab in

Now type the vocabulary word that is in purple font: “Physical Science” Now type the vocabulary word that is in purple font: “Physical Science” Highlight it Highlight it Press [control] B—see what happens? Press [control] B—see what happens? The purple vocabulary terms must be in bold in your outlines The purple vocabulary terms must be in bold in your outlines Read through the page and outline the important information where more specific info is tabbed in the most to the right Read through the page and outline the important information where more specific info is tabbed in the most to the right Click to the next slide when you get to the information on rainbows Click to the next slide when you get to the information on rainbows

Notice the passage that says, “For example, energy is partly responsible for rainbows…” Notice the passage that says, “For example, energy is partly responsible for rainbows…” This is a specific example of energy. This is a specific example of energy. Examples must be in italics in your outlines Examples must be in italics in your outlines Highlight the information on rainbows Highlight the information on rainbows Press [control] I—see what happens? Press [control] I—see what happens? Outline the rest of the page and save the document. it to yourself and also save it to a USB. Outline the rest of the page and save the document. it to yourself and also save it to a USB.

Now look at your handout on How To Create an Outline Now look at your handout on How To Create an Outline Read through it Read through it Notice the rubric Notice the rubric Notice the textbox called “Outlining Tips”—try some of these on your Word document so that your computer skills improve. Notice the textbox called “Outlining Tips”—try some of these on your Word document so that your computer skills improve.

Some helpful computing tips… Do the following in your Word document: Do the following in your Word document: Type the letter H--don’t hit [enter] Type the letter H--don’t hit [enter] Now press [cntrl] [=] and watch what the cursor does. Now press [cntrl] [=] and watch what the cursor does. Type the number 2 Type the number 2 Now press [cntrl] [=] again and your cursor should go back to normal Now press [cntrl] [=] again and your cursor should go back to normal Now type the letter O Now type the letter O “H 2 O”! Now you know how to type formulas! “H 2 O”! Now you know how to type formulas!

And another…. Type the letters cm Type the letters cm Now hold the [shift] and [cntrl] buttons down while you press the [=] sign Now hold the [shift] and [cntrl] buttons down while you press the [=] sign The cursor should lift like this. The cursor should lift like this. Type the number 3 Type the number 3 Press [shift] [cntrl] [=] and the cursor should return to normal Press [shift] [cntrl] [=] and the cursor should return to normal

Draw a large smiley face on your left side page, and then click to the next slide. Draw a large smiley face on your left side page, and then click to the next slide.

Your outline should look something like this… I.Exploring Physical Science A.That’s Science 1.being curious; observing; asking questions a.wondering about reflection in spoon 2.Everyday Science a.Science = all around you! i.Putting on sunglasses ii.Microwave popcorn iii.Bike brakes b.Science = helps us gain understanding of world c.Branches of science i.Physical science B.Matter + Energy  Physical Science 1. Physical Science: study of matter and energy a.Shoes b.Matter: stuff everything is made of i.Pencil ii.Air c.Energy: All matter has it i.Rainbows in the sky ii.Not rainbow itself though iii.Thrown ball is given energy Etc. Etc.