SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS QUIZ True or False 1 Science

SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS

QUIZ – True or False? � 1. Science Notebooks and Science Journals are the same thing, only different names. � 2. Investigable questions are those where students find the answers by manipulating the data and materials. � 3. When recording in a student’s science notebook, teachers can and should write directly on the notebook pages. � 4. Science Notebooks do not increase scores on standardized tests. � 5. Science Notebooks can be used as an assessment tool for teachers for subjects besides science.

Science Notebooks = Science Journals �False �Science Notebooks focus on the more structured method and science process skills �Science Journals emphasize free form of writing that can express feelings

Investigable Questions �True �Investigable questions involve students manipulating materials to find the answer �Example: What will gobstoppers do when placed in water?

Teachers can write on students’ notebooks �False �Important to remember that notebook belongs to the student – it is a personal document �Post-its are a great tool to use instead �Make sure focus of assessment is on acquiring knowledge related to students’ level of understanding

Science Notebooks do not increase standardized test scores �False �Student achievement in science, math, and reading and writing all greatly improved �Science Notebooks are becoming more appealing to schools because standardized test scores are at such importance these days

Assessment Tools Besides Science �True �Writing Skills �Following Directions �Follow Concepts

Science Notebooks �Integrate other skills – reading/writing �Provides feedback to teachers – authentic record of students’ thinking �Real scientists use logbooks �Notebooks vs. Journals �Notebooks support scientific thinking �Journals express feeling

Science Notebooks - 2 �Use of investigable questions �Reword some questions to make them investigable �Start as a group process �Assessment �Acquire knowledge �Foster independence in design and execution �Use rubrics �Use sticky notes

Science Notebooks – Key Steps � 1. Write name, date, and time – just like real scientists � 2. Write the question (s) � 3. Make prediction (s) � 4. List what we did – procedures – stepby –step - then include detailed drawings with labels � 5. List “Line of Learning” (LOL)