Science NoTe -book set-up

1. Science NoTe-book set-up

2. Warm-Up • Get your notebook, be ready in your seat to begin • On both the INSIDE and OUTSIDE COVER of your notebook, WRITE: • Your first and last name • Your science class hr • The school year 2013-2014

3. Learning target: ST4. I can create an organized notebook for use in science. • Why do we use notebooks ? • It’s a DAILY record of your learning • We OFTEN use resources we put in our notebooks. • Open notebook quizzes • Rubrics for completing your assignments • Keeping a neat and organized notebook is a good SKILL for you to learn to use in all your classes • You don’t lose things • You become a responsible and serious student

4. Notebook Set-up Workshop 30 mins • ONE partner goes through the buffet line to pick up pages for both people. • Each table needs their NUMBERED supply box. • Follow the directions to set up your notebook. • You may work with your table partner quietly. • I will be circulating to help you with questions.

5. Page 1“Cornell Notes” • This is how we take notes in science. • The LEFT column is where you write questions, main ideas, important words. • The RIGHT column is where you write your notes, responses, and answers. • The last section at the BOTTOM is your summary section. EVERY TIME we work you are responsible for a summary. • How to write a five sentence summary (see page 4)

6. Page 2“Lab expectations” For each of the 5 five Lab Rules draw a picture that you think describes the rule. Why is it important to be safe in the lab?

7. Page 3“class expectations” • For each of the 4 classroom expectations, write a reason why the expectation is important. • Do you think these are fair? • Would you add any others?

8. Page 4“Summary Rubric” • We will build up to 5 sentences in our summaries.

9. Page 5“Claim, Evidence and Reasoning” • You will use CER in labs, projects and assignments where you collect or interpret information. • This is known as a “scientific explanation” • Who has written these before?

10. Page 6“Weekly Reader” Show magazines and weekly reader expectations page. Who has read these before?

11. Page 7-8“left side/right side” • This is how your notebook will be set up each day. • Read over the information from “left and right sides”

12. Page 9-10 “LS/RS Practice” • PAGE 9: • set it up with a Cornell note page • label each section of the page • write what you will do in each section of the page. (see page 1) • PAGE 10: • write down what types of things might go on the left side. • Why do you think the left side is important to do?

13. Page 11“SNB grading SHEET” • This is how your notebook will be graded. • Things to keep in mind • Messy writing that can’t be read will lower your score. • Sloppy or un-thoughtful output pages will lower your score. • NOT writing ALL required items on Cornell notes will lower your score.

14. Wrap Up • 5 minutes: LT review: • “I can create an organized notebook for use in science.” • Choose one to two pages you interacted with today. • Share your pages with your table partner, then switch. • Tell your partner THREE things you liked about their pages.

15. For new students: • If you missed the notebook set up or activities, please do this: • 1. Pick up a notebook direction packet by the SNB buffet line or look on Lau’s web-site. • 2. Do your set-up for homework or come in after school for help. • ** You need to have your notebook completed by the end of the week. It is worth 20 pts.