How to Take NotesSeptember 7

Mr. Richter

Agenda

Newsflash! Quiz. Quick Binder Check (not

the full rubric) Lab Data Discussion Introduction to Taking

Notes

How To Take Notes Notes Goals Headings Notes Marking Notes Re-reading and Questions

Reading

Objectives: We Will Be Able To… Learn the value of taking notes in general. Understand how to take notes in Mr. Richter’s class in

the way that best works for you.

Newsflash Quiz.

On the slip of paper in front of you write: Your Name (First and Last) What Period do you have Physics? The phrase you received via Newsflash.

Finish Data and Measurement Activity

If you haven’t finished collecting data with your partner, do so.

Enter data into the class set. Finish analysis questions. Turn in to Mr. Richter tomorrow.

Memorizing Words

Clear your desks. On the next slide, you will see 10 vocabulary words

that you will study later on this year. You will have 30 seconds to memorize these 10 words

to the best of your ability. Then you will try to remember as many as you can.

Memorize These 10 Words

Acceleration Velocity Distance Force Time

Newton Meters Torque Work Seconds

How Well did You Memorize?

Take out a clean sheet of paper. Write down as many of the 10 words as you can

remember. We will check as a class to see how well we did. Write down how many you remembered.

Memorize These 10 Words

Acceleration Velocity Distance Force Time

Newton Meters Torque Work Seconds

Memorize These 10 Words

On the next slide, you will see 10 more words. This time, on the same sheet of paper you just used,

write down the words as you try to memorize them. This time you will have 1:30. We will then again try to remember them as a class

and check to see how well we did. Ready?

Memorize These 10 Words

Feet Displacement Density Height Rate

Speed Gravity Object Collision Friction

How did we do?

How many words can we remember as a class? How many words did you remember when you wrote

them down? How does this compare to the words you tried to

memorize without writing?

What’s My Point?Why did we do this activity?

What’s My Point?

Note-taking, by and large: Gives you a written record to refer to when studying. Helps you remember things better even if you never look

at your notes.

We remember things at least as well or better as a class than we do on our own.

Do you have any arguments against taking notes or questions as to why it’s valuable?

Goals

We are trying to take notes: Effectively: get and retain the information you need Efficiently: only write down what you need. This is not

the same as writing down everything you see. DO NOT WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN.

NOTE: Don’t use ambiguous vernacular! Translation: make sure you know what you’re writing

down. If you don’t, ask. Your notes are for you!

Headings and Openings

At top of each new day or section of notes, write the: Date Section (of the book) and Topic Objectives Warm-Up

Leave a Margin

Leave margin to jot extra notes, questions, ideas, etc.

Use the extra space to add more information, clarify, or question

Circle or otherwise mark important information.

This is what I mean by that!

What does he mean by that??

Rereading and Questions

Taking notes does not end when the class period ends. Reread your notes once at night.

A good time is when you are working on your homework. This helps the material solidify in your mind.

Write down any questions you have. Either at the end or in the margin. Ask questions the next day.

Reading the Textbook

Your homework tonight is a reading from the textbook to prepare you for the next couple of days of class.

While you read, take note of: Headings and font changes Bold and italics Pictures, charts, graphs and tables Anything in the sidebar!

Take notes while you read. Either in your notebook or on Stickies.

Wrap-Up: Did we meet our objectives?

Taking notes: Gives you a written record of important information to

reference later. Helps commit information to memory, better than just

listening or reading.

Take notes in a style that benefits you. Do not just copy everything verbatim! Everything you write should make sense to you. If it

doesn’t, ask!

Homework

Get Lab Safety Contract signed. Reading for tomorrow:

Intro: pp 3-10 Standard: pp 4-9