Presented by

Demetrius Asekomeh

Interactive Science Notebooks

What are InteractiveScience Notebooks?

A student thinking tool And organizer for inquiry questions and what I

learned… A way to access and process the learning

utilizing various modalities (writing, drawing, and discussion)

A place for writing rough drafts based on hands-on learning

A formative assessment tool for teachers

Why Use Interactive Science Notebooks?

Improve organization skills Improve critical thinking skills Express understanding creatively

Why are we using Interactive Science Notebooks?

Record data Study for tests Record progress Communication

Impact of Hands-on Science & Science Notebooks on Student Achievement

Research shows that student understanding and literacy skills improve when students do hands-on minds-on science and use science notebooks to make sense of their science investigations.

Science Notebook Setup

Science Notebook Supplies

scissors

colored pencils

pens & pencils

NO MARKERS!

Spiral Notebook

Glue or glue stick

Right Side? Left Side?What Goes Where?

Left SideStudent OutputLots of Color

The brain remembers things in color better.

Concept Maps Drawings Reflective Writing Questions Data and Graphs Songs Poems Data from Experiments Cartoons or cartoon strips

Right SideTeacher Input/Content

Blue or Black Ink/pencil

Information given in class Lecture Notes Lab Activities Video Notes Summaries Textbook Notes Procedures for experiments Classroom Specific Information

“A Bit More On The Left”Getting Students to Think About Their 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?

OUTPUT(your interpretation)

INPUT(notes from teacher)

Example page:

Graphic Organizers

Help organize thoughts Assist with answering open response

questions

Fish Bones

Venn Diagram

T-chart

Net

Wheel

Tree

THE BOX & T-CHART

LIVING NON-LIVING

Similarities

Differences

This organizer or writing frame is one part of a comprehensive, research-based approach to teaching students how to think, talk and write like scientists.

Graphic Organizers

•There are 8 graphic organizers posted on the wall above the board.

•At times you will be allowed to choose one or I will direct you which to use.

•These are all acceptable.

We Are READY!