Interactive Science NotebooksYEA!!
Why an Interactive Science Notebook?
How many of you have ever said I can't find my homework, old quizzes/tests? I can't remember what we did in class last time? I was absent- what did I miss? What was the point of that lesson?
AN INTERACTIVE SCIENCE NOTEBOOK WILL HELP SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS!
Research shows that when students use Interactive Science Notebooks they help build their inquiry, communication, and writing skills
What is an Interactive Science Notebook?
(ISN) is a collection of all the work we do in science class that is all YOURS!
It is an ORGANIZATION TOOL that allows you to keep track of our notes and allows you to have creativity in the material we do in class
It is a STUDY TOOL for upcoming tests/quizzes and helps with homework
It is an example of what REAL SCIENISTS do!
Real Scientists use notebooks
Alexander Graham Bell's notes
Albert Einstein's notes
2 sections to the ISN
LEFT vs. RIGHT side The left side of the notebook is for “LEARNING”
and includes information given by Mrs. Gowgiel The right side of the notebook is for
“REFLECTING” and includes your work, drawings, and graphic organizers This side is where your CREATIVITY can shine!
2 sides to the ISN Left side Only information from Mrs. Gowgiel
and class
Odd numbered pages ( 1,3,5,7, 9 and so on)
Examples: Date Bell opener question Notes given in class Vocabulary Lab work
Right side Reflection of what you have learned
Even numbered pages (2,4,6,8,10 and so on)
COLORFUL
Examples:
Graphic organizers Concept maps Diagrams Cartoons Mnemonic devices
ISN SUPPLIES NEEDED*Many of these are in the classroom*
Notebook-BRING EVERYDAY!
Scissors Glue/Tape Highlighters
Pens/Pencils-BRING
EVERYDAY Colored pencils/crayons/markers
Post notes
Let’s get started
Step 2
Starting with the first page, number each page beginning with 0 up to 50
The number can be in the top or bottom of the page
Step 1
On the cover of your notebook write your name, grade, and
school year (2014-2015)
Mrs. Gowgiel Teacher
2014-2015
Step 3
At the top of pages 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 write TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents 3
Step 4
Divide each page into 4 columns
(Date, Description, Page number, Teacher check)
Date Description Page number
Teacher check
8/25/14 Table of contents
0-4
8/25/14 Safety contract
5
Step 5
Tape in your safety contract on page 5
Step 6
Tape your ISN rubric on page 6 and the title Steps to the
Scientific Method on page 7
ISN RULES and GRADING
RULES
• No pages should be ripped out
• Notebook should only be used for science
• Bring a folder to class for tests/quizzes
• Date and title on each page
• All entries should go in Table of Contents
• Be colorful and take PRIDE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
GRADING
• Your notebook will be collected twice a trimester on a rotating schedule
• These checks will count as quiz grades
• Same rubric will be used each time
• Going above and beyond will get you extra points
• Looking for application of learning and completeness
What happens if I am absent?
• IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET THE NOTES YOU MISSED AND CHECK WITH MRS. GOWGIEL
• Check with a classmate or borrow the class set notebook during lunch or study
• You are expected to have all the material when your notebook is collected- even if you were absent!