Title: Name Tents
1Name Tents
- Create a name tent for yourself. On one side,
put your first name. On the other side, put your
Hip Hop name. Directions are on the orange
paper on your table. Please do not write on
these papers, I will be happy to provide you with
an e-copy! ?
2Interactive Science Notebooks
- Presented by Doni Cash
- Region 10 ESC
- Doni.Cash_at_Region10.org
3Norms
- Take care of yourself.
- Monitor your technology for learning.
- Participate actively!
- What is said here, stays here. What is learned
here, leaves here. - It is okay to have FUN!
4Moon Phase Buddies
- Trim your Phases of the Moon diagram and glue
inside the front cover of your journal. Now go
around the room and introduce yourself to 8
people, and ask them to be your buddy on that
phase of the moon. This is just like clock
buddies, only with phases of the moon. Questions?
5Key Ideas
- Interactive journaling will make a difference!
- Students are actively engaged in thinking and
communicating. - Students feel ownership because they are
creating meaningful knowledge for themselves. - Theres no right or wrong way.
- Modify to find ways that work best for you and
your students.
6Why Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) engage
students?
- Students use both their visual and linguistic
intelligences
- Note taking becomes an active process
- Notebooks help students to systematically
organize as they learn
- Notebooks become a portfolio on individual
learning
7Today you will create an ISN to record
information during the training. Later you can
use it as visual model to help your students get
started.
8The first page you create is a title page (like
a book). You decide the title for your ISN.
9Reserve 2 or more pages after the title page for
a Table of Contents (like a book)
- Make columns for
- Date
- Entry
- Page
This helps you find an entry fast when you need it
10For young students it may be helpful to Xerox and
glue in grid pages for the Table of Contents.
11For little kiddoes consider . . .
- Creating a class journal to model the process of
journaling using a Big Book or a chart tablet. - Students contribute by finding pictures and
telling you what to record. - Blank big books are available at www.abcstuff.com
for 1.39 each
12Left Hand assignment
- Turn to your Table of Contents (TOC), and record
your first assignment as ISN Graphic Organizer.
Make sure you record the date, title, and correct
page number! - Create a graphic organizer to record the
advantages and disadvantages to using a
composition notebook for you ISN. At the bottom
of the page, jot down some ideas you are already
wanting to remember for when you implement this
(4 pages for TOC, numbering system, etc.)
13Do we have to use special notebooks for our
ISNs?
- Again, there is no right or wrong way to do
this! - With your new moon buddy, discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of using composition books.
14Why composition books work well
- They are different from spirals (kids perceive
spirals as ordinary). - The paper is sturdy and kids are less likely to
rip out pages. - No wires to get tangled when you stack them.
- Wal-mart/Target-50 (school supply season)
- Dollar storesas many as 10 for 1.
15How are ISNs different from other journals?
- ISNs have a left-side, right-side orientation
to help students record, organize, and process
new information. This takes advantage of the way
each hemisphere of the brain works! Much of the
classroom and homework can be done in the
interactive notebook. - ISNs are not used just as a storehouse of
information. The students are expected to
continually reflect and show evidence of this
reflection through left hand assignments.
16What kind of information goes on each side?
- OUTPUT
- Brainstorming   Mind maps   Concept
Maps   Venn Diagrams  Pictures   Drawings   D
iagrams   Writing Prompts   Flow Charts  Lab
Self - Reflections   Poems   Songs  Worksheets
- INPUT
- Class notes
- Discussion notes
- Reading notes
- Handouts with new information
17Sample student work
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21What does this look like in class? Lets take
some notes!
- Turn to your Table of Contents. Record your next
assignment as Layers of the Earth. Fill in the
appropriate page number. - Glue the Layers of the Earth notes on the right
hand page. As we discuss, you may highlight or
underline important information
22And create a foldable!
- Create the Layers of the Earth foldable and glue
on the left side page. Color as you see
appropriate. Take a few minutes to review the
notes on the right and make some connections.
Once you finish, go compare your notes with those
of your waning gibbous buddy. Make any
adjustments you feel - necessary.
23What if I wanted to use a video?
- Turn to your Table of Contents. Record your
next assignment as Friction notes (Some may want
to skip a line so that they can put the left hand
assignment in first!). Fill in the appropriate
page number. - Glue the Friction notes on the left hand page.
As you watch the video, fill in the blanks.
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25What about labs?
- Turn to your TOC and record Puff Cup Lab as your
next left hand assignment. Fill in the
appropriate page number. - Find your full moon buddy. Join with another
group and complete the Puff Cup Lab. Record your
data on the left hand side of your ISN.
26Answer the following questions below your data.
- Which surface had the longest average?
- Why do you think this was the result?
27How do we take advantage of our ISNs while
reading?
- Turn to your Table of Contents. Record your next
assignment as Greenhouse Effect reading. This
will be a left hand and a right hand assignment.
Fill in the appropriate page numbers.
28- Read the pages over Greenhouse Effect,
highlighting, underlining, or making notes to
yourself as you go along. Once you have
finished, trim all of the pages so that they are
the same size. Tape all of the pages together,
then glue onto the right hand side. - On the left hand side, practice the kinds of
interactions you would want your students
practicing after they read. Find your waxing
crescent buddy and share what your thoughts and
reflections were.
29What about vocabulary?
- ISNs are a great place to do vocabulary work.
- We are going to do two different examples of
vocabulary activities. Any activity you
currently use can be incorporated!
30Ecology Vocabulary
- Turn to your TOC. Record your next assignment as
Ecology Vocabulary Match. This will be a right
hand assignment. Fill in the appropriate page
number. - Once you complete the matching activity, tape a
ziploc bag to the left hand side and record Vocab
Cards in your TOC.
31- On one side of the index card, write the
vocabulary word. On the other side of the card,
draw pictures and/or write short statements that
show your understanding of the word. - When you finish your cards, find your full moon
buddy and share your vocabulary cards. Make any
additions that you want to make.
32Vocabulary Web
- After you have discussed your cards with your
buddy, complete a vocabulary web with the same
words as your next left hand assignment. Make
sure to record Ecology Vocabulary Web and the
correct page number in your TOC.
33Vocabulary Briefcase
Vocabulary Briefcase Setup
34Getting Started Step 1
Name, Grade
On the flap, write your name and grade.
35Step 2
Name, Grade
On the cover, write Vocabulary Briefcase.
Vocabulary Briefcase
36Step 3
- Inside, glue pockets as shown.
Nature Of Science
Earth Science
Earth Science
Nature Of Science
Physical Science
Physical Science
Life Science
Life Science
Name, Grade
37Definition Card Set-up
In your own words
Hypothesis
If....Then. What I think will happen in the
investigation.
Draw a picture to help you remember
(front)
(back)
38First 5 Nature of Science cards for your
Vocabulary Briefcase.
Problem
Conclusion
variables
Hypothesis
Data
39You may decorate your Vocabulary Briefcase!
Name, Grade
Vocabulary Briefcase
40Assessment Ideas . . .
- Use a holistic approach.
- Add positive comments,
- use stickers post-it notes.
- Insure accountability by allowing students use
journals on quizzes and some tests. - Use peer evaluations.
- Develop a rubric to define
- standards of detail or
- thoroughness.
41Elementary Rubric
42Secondary Rubric
43Lets practice assessment!
- Using one of the three sample rubrics, assess
your first quarter buddys journal. Use post its
to make any notes you would like. Remember that
you want to use this opportunity to practice what
you will do with student work!
44Why would teachers not use journals?
- Find your waxing crescent buddy, then take in
another pair. In your group, brainstorm all of
the reasons why teachers would choose not to use
journals. We want to share ALL of the reasons so
that we can cure them today!
45Key Ideas
- Journaling will make a difference!
- Students are actively engaged in thinking and
communicating. - Students feel ownership because they are
creating meaningful knowledge for themselves. - Theres no right or wrong way.
- Modify to find ways that work best for you and
your students.
46Final Reflection
- Think about what you observed.
- What were the steps in the
- process?
- What does this have to do with
- Science?
- After talking today, Im thinking.
- or
- A new thought I have is ...
47What books are out there that can help me with
ISNs?
- How to get started
- How to teach technical drawing
- How to monitor journaling growth
- How to keep students improving
- Examples of students journals
- Buy at www.nsta.org
- or other bookstores
by Campbell Fulton ISBN 0-325-00568-0
48- Teaches reading and reasoning skills
- Designed for beginning or intermediate users
- Addresses needs of ELLs
- Research based teaching strategies
- Buy at www.nsta.org or www.amazon.com
By Michael Klentschy ISBN 978-1-93353-103-8
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