Transcript INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS In the Science Classroom

Interactive
Science
Notebooks
Presented by
Demetrius
Asekomeh
What are Interactive
Science 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 handson 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?
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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
Glue or glue stick
Spiral
Notebook
pens &
pencils
scissors
colored pencils
NO MARKERS!
Right Side? Left Side?
What Goes Where?
Left Side
Right Side
Student Output
Teacher Input/Content
Blue or Black Ink/pencil
Lots of Color
The brain remembers things in
color better.
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Concept Maps
Drawings
Reflective Writing
Questions
Data and Graphs
Songs
Poems
Data from Experiments
Cartoons or cartoon strips
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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?
Example page:
OUTPUT
(your interpretation)
INPUT
(notes from teacher)
Graphic Organizers
 Help organize thoughts
 Assist with answering open response
questions
Fish Bones
Venn Diagram
T-chart
Net
Wheel
Tree
THE BOX & T-CHART
Similarities
LIVING
NON-LIVING
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!