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Interactive Science Notebooks. Presented by Demetrius Asekomeh. Science Notebook. 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)
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Interactive Science Notebooks Presented by Demetrius Asekomeh Science Notebook
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 What are InteractiveScience Notebooks?
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 Science Notebook Setup
Science Notebook Supplies Glue or glue stick Spiral Notebook pens & pencils scissors colored pencils NO MARKERS!
Left Side Student Output Lots 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 Side Teacher 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 Right Side? Left Side?What Goes Where?
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? “A Bit More On The Left”Getting Students to Think About Their Learning
Example page: OUTPUT(your interpretation) INPUT(notes from teacher)
Graphic Organizers • Help organize thoughts • Assist with answering open response questions
THE BOX & T-CHART Similarities Differences LIVING NON-LIVING 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! Science Notebook