created by: mrs. herman science coach oak park middle school may 2012

Created by: Mrs. Herman Science Coach Oak Park Middle School May 2012

What is an Interactive Notebook? An ISN your own personal textbook on one side and a personalized diary of learning on the other. It is an organizational tool that keeps all of your work in one convenient spot. It is a study tool and a portfolio of your work.

Real Scientists use Notebooks Alexander Graham Bell

Albert Einstein Benjamin Franklin

How will we use the ISN? We will set up the notebook together. We will use our ISN EVERY DAY!!! The ISN will contain all of your work. Your ISN will be a major part of your grade in this class.

SETTING UP YOUR ISN You will be creating a unique cover for your Interactive Notebook. This cover should reflect your personality. All content must be school appropriate The holes must be left blank so that your notebook fits into your 3- ring binder. Jessica Smith Period 1 Mrs. Herman 1st 9 weeks Life Science

THE COVER You must cover the entire page and include: 4 or more pictures (cut out, printed out or drawn) 4 or more colors black and white dont count as colors, if you use them then include 4 additional colors 1 area with the following information: Students first and last name Period Teacher last name Which quarter or 9 weeks the ISN is for (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, or 4 th )

SET UP: PAGE 1 Put 1 on the first page, right side. Cut the Interactive Science Notebook (ISN) page to fit on the right side. Back of cover leave blank Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN) Purpose: An Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN) is a classroom tool that has powerful results in engaging students and raising student achievement. The ISN is like creating your own personal textbook on one side of the notebook and a thought diary on the other side. It puts all the information you need to know and learn into one place. The notebooks are structured and formatted to help students make connections with material and allow for a deeper level of understanding of science content. ISNs increase the rigor of tasks, deepen student understanding and create student ownership in their own learning. Notebook requirements: ISNs are required to have a cover, first few pages of notebook guideline information, table of contents, numbered pages and all assignments. All notes will be expected to follow the AVID Cornell style including questions and summaries. You must bring your notebook to class EVERY DAY. Any handouts must be glued or taped into the notebooks (no staples). DO NOT TEAR PAGES OUT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK or use notebook for another subject. Grading rubric: A copy of the expectations for the notebook is included in the first few pages of the ISN. Students are expected to set up and maintain a neat, organized notebook, complete all assignments and turn in the notebooks on time. Absent / missing work: If you miss class for any reason, you will be provided any handouts by your teacher. It is YOUR responsibility to get any additional information or assignments either from another student or by using the classroom copy of the ISN. The classroom copy may not leave the classroom, so you need to make arrangements with your teacher to come in before or after school or during lunch. ______________________________________________________________________ Student: I understand the purpose of the Science Interactive Notebook. The policies for notebook set up, grading and what to do if I am absent have been explained to me. Student signature: ________________________________________ date: ________ Parent / guardian: I have read the above information. I understand the purpose and importance of the Interactive Notebook that my student will be creating. Parent Signature: ________________________________________ date:__________ Contact Phone #: ________________________________ best time to call: _______ 1 Glue that page to page #1. (make sure NOT to cover the holes) Tonights assignment will be to share this page with an adult and you and that adult will sign that page

Information on PAGE 1 Purpose: An Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN) is a classroom tool that has powerful results in engaging students and raising student achievement. The ISN is like creating your own personal textbook on one side of the notebook and a thought diary on the other side. It puts all the information you need to know and learn into one place. The notebooks are structured and formatted to help students make connections with material and allow for a deeper level of understanding of science content. ISNs increase the rigor of tasks, deepen student understanding and create student ownership in their own learning. Notebook requirements: ISNs are required to have a cover, guideline information, table of contents, numbered pages and all assignments. All notes will be expected to follow the AVID Cornell style including questions and summaries. You must bring your notebook to class EVERY DAY. Any handouts must be glued or taped into the notebooks (no staples). DO NOT TEAR PAGES OUT OF YOUR NOTEBOOK or use notebook for another subject. Grading rubric: A copy of the expectations for the notebook is included in the first few pages of the ISN. Students are expected to set up and maintain a neat, organized notebook, complete all assignments and turn in the notebooks on time. Absent / missing work: If you miss class for any reason, you will be provided any handouts by your teacher. It is YOUR responsibility to get any additional information or assignments either from another student or by using the classroom copy of the ISN. The classroom copy may not leave the classroom, so you need to make arrangements with your teacher to come in before or after school or during lunch. Lost Notebooks: If a student looses their notebook, it is their responsibility to purchase an additional spiral notebook and recreate all the work. (see above)

Turn the page Add a 2 to the top left of the left page. SET UP: PAGE 2 2

Cut Keeping interactive Notebooks in Science. The left side to fit on page without covering the holes. Glue onto page 2 SET UP: PAGE 2 2 Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Left Side What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include: The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 Clock questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts. Significant statements Flowcharts Graphic organizers Drawings Writing prompts Other creative avenues for processing information Metaphors and analogies Venn diagrams Data and graphs you generate Analysis writing Reflection writing Quick write Four square analogies Mnemonics Brainstorming Discovery headlines Biography posters Concept maps Riddles Your questions Pictographs Cartoons Poetry and songs Things to know about the left side Every left side page gets used. Always use colorit helps the brain learn and organize information Quizzes and tests are left side items Homework problems are left sides (but they dont take the place of processing your notes) 12 Make an illustration explaining the topic 1 Write the lyrics for a song 2 Create a bookmark for this topic 3 Write a haiku poem 4 Create vocabulary words for the five most essential 5 Paraphrase information into ONE sentence 6. Write four what if questions about the topic 11 Create a graph 10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast 9 Write and solve problems using the information 8 Create an analogy and visual 7 Write a letter to your grandmother

The left side of the ISN will contain all the work that you do. You may be asked to draw a diagram, create a graphic organizer, design a bookmark or do a brainstorm. All this information will go on the left side. This is a way to demonstrate that you understand the information you are given in class. Information about: PAGE 2 2 Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Left Side What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include: The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 Clock questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts. Significant statements Flowcharts Graphic organizers Drawings Writing prompts Other creative avenues for processing information Metaphors and analogies Venn diagrams Data and graphs you generate Analysis writing Reflection writing Quick write Four square analogies Mnemonics Brainstorming Discovery headlines Biography posters Concept maps Riddles Your questions Pictographs Cartoons Poetry and songs Things to know about the left side Every left side page gets used. Always use colorit helps the brain learn and organize information Quizzes and tests are left side items Homework problems are left sides (but they dont take the place of processing your notes) 12 Make an illustration explaining the topic 1 Write the lyrics for a song 2 Create a bookmark for this topic 3 Write a haiku poem 4 Create vocabulary words for the five most essential 5 Paraphrase information into ONE sentence 6. Write four what if questions about the topic 11 Create a graph 10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast 9 Write and solve problems using the information 8 Create an analogy and visual 7 Write a letter to your grandmother

Add a 3 to the top right of the right page. Cut Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Right Side Glue to page 3 SET UP: PAGE 3 3 Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Right Side Interactive Notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important science concepts. Why do they work? This notebook style uses both the right and left hemispheres of the brain to help you sort, categorize, remember and creatively interact with the new knowledge you are gaining. The more you process information, the more you begin to understand it. This leads to longer retention. What goes on the right side? INPUT GOES ON THE RIGHT SIDE! Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn. Some examples of input are: thrilling notes: lecture, guest speaker, text or other source; vocabulary words; video and film notes; teacher questions; readings; questions and answers; sample problems; and lab information and procedures. The Keys to Fantastic Right Sides Always start the page with the date and title at the top of the page. Right sides have odd numbered pages. The right page is for writing down information you are given in class. Use Cornell style notes for lecture, discussion, text, etc. Write up your study questions ASAP. Write legibly. Use highlighting and color to make important information stand out. Write summaries at the bottom of each page of notes to reduce the amount you have to study. Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Left Side What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include: The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 Clock questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts. Significant statements Flowcharts Graphic organizers Drawings Writing prompts Other creative avenues for processing information Metaphors and analogies Venn diagrams Data and graphs you generate Analysis writing Reflection writing Quick write Four square analogies Mnemonics Brainstorming Discovery headlines Biography posters Concept maps Riddles Your questions Pictographs Cartoons Poetry and songs Things to know about the left side Every left side page gets used. Always use colorit helps the brain learn and organize information Quizzes and tests are left side items Homework problems are left sides (but they dont take the place of processing your notes) 12 Make an illustration explaining the topic 1 Write the lyrics for a song 3 Write a haiku poem 6. Write four what if questions about the topic 11 Create a graph 10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast 9 Write and solve problems using the information 8 Create an analogy and visual 7 Write a letter to your grandmother 3 Write a haiku poem 2 Create a bookmark for this topic 2

The right side of your notebook is for things I give you. This is where you will do your Cornell notes, lab procedures and sample practice problems. Remember right side restricted to teacher. Information about: PAGE 3 3 Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Right Side Interactive Notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important science concepts. Why do they work? This notebook style uses both the right and left hemispheres of the brain to help you sort, categorize, remember and creatively interact with the new knowledge you are gaining. The more you process information, the more you begin to understand it. This leads to longer retention. What goes on the right side? INPUT GOES ON THE RIGHT SIDE! Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn. Some examples of input are: thrilling notes: lecture, guest speaker, text or other source; vocabulary words; video and film notes; teacher questions; readings; questions and answers; sample problems; and lab information and procedures. The Keys to Fantastic Right Sides Always start the page with the date and title at the top of the page. Right sides have odd numbered pages. The right page is for writing down information you are given in class. Use Cornell style notes for lecture, discussion, text, etc. Write up your study questions ASAP. Write legibly. Use highlighting and color to make important information stand out. Write summaries at the bottom of each page of notes to reduce the amount you have to study. Keeping Interactive Notebooks in Science: The Left Side What goes on the Left Side? Output goes on the left side! Left side items include: The left page demonstrates your understanding of the information from the right side of the page. You work with the input and interact with the information is creative, unique and individual ways. The left side incorporates and reflects how you learn science as well as what you learn in science. The 12 Clock questions below help focus your attention and guide your learning of the science content and concepts. Significant statements Flowcharts Graphic organizers Drawings Writing prompts Other creative avenues for processing information Metaphors and analogies Venn diagrams Data and graphs you generate Analysis writing Reflection writing Quick write Four square analogies Mnemonics Brainstorming Discovery headlines Biography posters Concept maps Riddles Your questions Pictographs Cartoons Poetry and songs Things to know about the left side Every left side page gets used. Always use colorit helps the brain learn and organize information Quizzes and tests are left side items Homework problems are left sides (but they dont take the place of processing your notes) 12 Make an illustration explaining the topic 1 Write the lyrics for a song 3 Write a haiku poem 6. Write four what if questions about the topic 11 Create a graph 10 Create a Venn diagram to compare/contrast 9 Write and solve problems using the information 8 Create an analogy and visual 7 Write a letter to your grandmother 3 Write a haiku poem 2 Create a bookmark for this topic 2

Information on PAGE 4 4 This rubric shows how your ISN will be graded. Special projects can be graded separately in addition to receiving a notebook grade. You will receive spot checks so it is important to keep up with your notebook. You never know when they will be graded.

SET UP: PAGE 5 45 Find the paper that says table of contents Cut to fit and paste it on page 4

Information on PAGE 5 65 You will record everything that goes into your ISN

Table of Contents PageItem 1ISN purpose and introduction 2Keeping ISN Left Side 3Keeping ISN Right Side 4Grading Rubric 5Table of contents 6 7 8 9(blank for now) 10Title Page - Scientific Method 11Benchmarks 12 13

SET UP: PAGE 6, 7 and 8 67 Write Table of Contents on top of page 6, 7 and 8. You will need to recreate the table of contents on page 5, on these 3 pages. This is your homework tonight.

SET UP: PAGE 8 10

Set up: Page 9 We will leave page 9 blank for now. If we need to add more table of contents pages, they will go here.

SET UP COMPLETE! PAGE 10 The beginning of each new unit, you will create a title page. Because this is something you create, it will go on the left side as a divider between units. 11 10

Directions for all title pages Title page must include the following: The title of the chapter At least 1 picture or image can be cut out or drawn. This must relate to the topic of the chapter. At least 4 different colors, not including black and white. All vocabulary related to the chapter. Must have AT LEAST 25 different words. You can use book to find this information. Be creative! Examples on next slides

created by: mrs. herman science coach oak park middle school may 2012

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