QUIZ – True or False?1. Science Notebooks and Science Journals are

the same thing, only different names.

2. Investigable questions are those where students find the answers by manipulating the data and materials.

3. When recording in a student’s science notebook, teachers can and should write directly on the notebook pages.

4. Science Notebooks do not increase scores on standardized tests.

5. Science Notebooks can be used as an assessment tool for teachers for subjects besides science.

Science Notebooks = Science Journals

FalseScience Notebooks focus on the more structured method and science process skills

Science Journals emphasize free form of writing that can express feelings

Investigable QuestionsTrueInvestigable questions involve students manipulating materials to find the answer

Example: What will gobstoppers do when placed in water?

Teachers can write on students’ notebooksFalseImportant to remember that notebook belongs to the student – it is a personal document

Post-its are a great tool to use instead

Make sure focus of assessment is on acquiring knowledge related to students’ level of understanding

Science Notebooks do not increase standardized test scoresFalseStudent achievement in science, math, and reading and writing all greatly improved

Science Notebooks are becoming more appealing to schools because standardized test scores are at such importance these days

Assessment Tools Besides Science

TrueWriting SkillsFollowing DirectionsFollow Concepts

Science NotebooksIntegrate other skills – reading/writing

Provides feedback to teachers – authentic record of students’ thinking

Real scientists use logbooksNotebooks vs. Journals

Notebooks support scientific thinking

Journals express feeling

Science Notebooks - 2Use of investigable questions

Reword some questions to make them investigable

Start as a group processAssessment

Acquire knowledgeFoster independence in design and execution

Use rubricsUse sticky notes

Science Notebooks – Key Steps1. Write name, date, and time – just like real scientists

2. Write the question (s)3. Make prediction (s)4. List what we did – procedures – step-by –step - then include detailed drawings with labels

5. List “Line of Learning” (LOL)