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!