1. Science InterActive Notebook
Ms. Rogers, Science Class

2. Scientists use a notebook to:
Record observations and data
Make detailed drawings
Organize information in graphs, charts, or tables
Reflect on what was experienced or learned
Record new or unanswered questions
Develop theories and compare findings with other

3. Real Scientists Use Notebooks!

4. Albert Einstein- developed the theory of relativity

5. Leonardo DaVinci: artist and inventor

6. Rosalind Franklin- co-founder of DNA double helix

7. 100 Page composition Notebook (several thru the year)
Notebook Supplies: What you need EVERYDAY
Erasable pens & pencils
100 Page composition Notebook
Glue stick
(several thru the year)
colored pencils

8. IAN Guidelines Write neatly and clearly Number pages in upper corners
Correct mistakes
Record the title and date on each page
Keep your Table-of-Contents current
Label all drawings
Use sentences to communicate your observations, plans, explanations, and conclusions

9. each page starting with 1
Organization
Left Side
even numbered pages
Right Side
odd numbered pages
Go ahead and number
each page starting with 1
and ending with 100

10. Right Side – Input Side Odd numbered pages
Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn
Write down information you are given in class
Use Cornell-style notes
Write legibly, use highlighting and color to make important information stand out
Be sure to date and label each page with a heading

11. Left Side – Output Side Even numbered pages
Demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side
You work with the INPUT and INTERACT with the information in creative, unique, and individual ways
Always use color – it helps the brain learn and organize information!
Homework problems are left sides
Every left side pages gets used!
Some left side activities
Brainstorming
Biography posters
Quick writes
Pictures
Graphic organizers
Mind-mapping
Drawings
Writing prompts
Venn diagrams
Metaphors and analogies
Data and graphs you make
Poetry

12. 12 “Clock Questions” for the left side
12. Make a visual illustration explaining the topic
11. Write a science fiction story using this information.
1. Explain the application of this in real life
2. What’s the best way to remember this topic?
10. Use a Venn Diagram to compare these two ideas.
9. Write and solve ___ problems using this information
3. Write the lyrics for a song on this topic.
8. Create a concept map to show relationships.
4. Make ____ Vocabulary Cartoons for this topic.
5. Paraphrase this information into two sentences.
7. Write a letter to ____________ about this topic.
6. Write four “What if…” statements about this topic.

13. Notebook Rules:
Your INB should only be used for SCIENCE CLASS and COMES TO CLASS EVERYDAY
DO NOT RIP OUT, TEAR or “DOG-EAR” pages
Each page should have the DATE, PAGE# and TITLE
All handouts MUST BE GLUED IN!
Write ALL entries in the Table of Contents
Please don’t DOODLE unless it relates to science
BE COLORFUL & LOVE YOUR NOTEBOOK

14. Page 1 – Title Page
Use the entire page to draw a picture of a “scientist”
Draw a person that you picture when you think of the word “scientist”
You can draw a background or props with your scientist
Make it colorful!

15. Share Scientists with Class

16. Scientist’s Characteristics
Using what we discussed as a class, decide what type of characteristics a “scientist” might have
List these characteristics on Page 1 (3 minutes)
Discuss your list with your partner, add anything new you and your partner discussed (3 minutes)
Get with a group of 4, using everyone’s individual list, create a group list of scientist characteristics (3 minutes)

17. Create class list of characteristics