INTERACTIVESCIENCE NOTEBOOK

8th grade Physical ScienceMrs. Webb

What is an Interactive Science Notebook?

ISN… is your own personalized journal of learning about science

A portfolio of your work all in one convenient location

A great ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL that gives you permission to be PLAYFUL AND CREATIVE in your responses without "messing up" your notes.

The notebook is divided into two sides: Left-side and Right-Side

LEFT-SIDE= OUTPUTSTUDENT GENERATED RIGHT-SIDE=INPUT

TEACHER GENERATED The left side belongs to you

and should be colorful All pages should be

numbered (odd’s only) What you do on the left-side

should relate to the right side and should be COLORFUL

Examples include Concept maps Charts, graphs, tables Lab analysis & conclusion Diagrams/pictures Foldables

Contains information given by the teacher

All pages should have date, title and number (even # only on right side)

Examples include Notes (cornell syle) Lab procedures Vocabulary Handouts Study Guides

ExampleOutput=Left side(your interpretation)

Input=Right Side(Teacher notes)

Right Side Samples

Cornell Style Notes

Left Side Samples

ISN Supplies

5 subject notebook Colored pencils/pens Scissors Glue and/or tape highlighters

Step 1 Outside Cover

Your cover should have the following basic information in writing somewhere on it. All written information should be readable by anyone who looks at it.

Course name:8th grade Physical Science

The words: Interactive Notebook Your Science class period: Period 1

(for example) School year: 2013-2014 Teacher: Mrs. Webb Your name: (self-explanatory) 3 Science Pictures

Author Page

On the inside cover of your notebook you will create an author’s page with information all about YOU! Write a BioPoem

Draw and color (or print) as many pictures as you want (minimum of 3) that represent you.

Your first name Natalie,

Who is...(Descriptive words that describe you)

Who is thinking, wondering, asking.

Sibling of... Sibling of Lauren and Michael.

Who loves...(three ideas or people)

Who loves reading late at night, summer picnics and hugs from her mom.

Who fears...(three ideas )Who fears spiders, being left alone and

forgetting her homework.

Who needs...(three ideas)Who needs to try harder in school, a puppy

and a room of my own.

Who feels...(three ideas) Who feels happy, proud, and silly.

Who would like to see...Who would like to see a double rainbow, the

Grand Canyon and whales in the ocean.

Resident of... Resident of Oswego, New York.

Last Name Wilder

What's a Bio Poem?It is a simple form of poetry that follows a specific pattern. The words you choose should describe you as a person. Choose words that are colorful and descriptive. Remember it

should be all about YOU!

Here's the pattern!

Step 2: Creating TOC

Label the first four pages as TABLE of CONTENTS

Draw a line down the middle of the page and label the left and right side

Make 3 columns on each side Date, Assignment, Page

Table of Contents

Date Assignment Page Date Assignment Page

8/22 ISN Guidelines 1 8/23 ISN organization 2

8/24 The clock questions 3 8/24 Scientific Processes Unit 4

8/25 Lab Safety Pictures 4 8/25 Lab Safety Procedures 6

8/26 5 8/26 8

Left Side Right Side

Numbering the pages

Numbers should be in the lower Right hand corner for RIGHT side pages and lower LEFT hand corner for LEFT side pages

All LEFT pages should be ODD numbers and all RIGHT pages should be EVEN numbers

Step 3: Attach ISN Handouts

Page 1: ISN guidelines Page 2 : ISN organization Page 3: The Clock Questions Glue or Tape ISN grading rubric on the

inside BACK cover of your notebook

Unit Cover Pages

Each Unit will have a cover page in your ISN

Our first Unit is… Scientific Processes

Sample unit cover page

Notebook Rules….

No RIPPED OUT pages or torn pages No drawing NOT science related Use this notebook for SCIENCE ONLY Be sure to date and number each page All entries must be in the TOC Be colorful, creative and LOVE your ISN!!

How will my ISN be graded?

Organization Proper Placement of Page Components, including Table of Contents

Excellent

All pages are numbered, dated, and titled correctly.  

Good

Almost all pages are numbered, dated, and titled correctly, with one exception.  

Average

Most pages are numbered, dated, and titled correctly, with no more than 2-3 exceptions.  

Needs Improvement

Some pages are numbered, dated, and titled correctly, with no more than 5 exceptions.  

Incomplete

Few pages are numbered, dated, and titled correctly.

 

No Attempt

No pages are numbered, dated, and titled correctly.

 

Application/Processing Left Side: Data, Charts, Drawings, and Experiments

Excellent

Impressive, in-depth reflection of right side input. Effective graphics. 

Good

Includes effective graphics. Shows significant reflection of right side input.  

Average

Uses graphics. Reflection of right side input is satisfactory.  

Needs Improvement

Includes graphics. Reflection of right side input present, but needs improvement.  

Incomplete

Inconsistent use of graphics. Has minimal reflection of right side input.  

No Attempt

Has nothing to show.  

Class Notes Right Side: Subject/Topic Information, Vocabulary Words, and Cornell Notes (Student Info, Questions, Notes, and Summaries

Excellent

Features correct Cornell outline in all sections.  

Good

Features correct Cornell outline in almost all sections.  

Average

Features correct Cornell outline in most sections.  

Needs Improvement

Features correct Cornell outline in few sections. 

Incomplete

Does not feature correct outline in any of the sections.  

No Attempt

Did not attempt a question or notes.  

Appearance Overall Look of the Notebook: Neatness and Clarity of Writing and Drawings

Excellent

Pages are VERY neat. Writing and graphics are clear. More than 4 colors used, which complement written text.  

Good

Pages are neat, with one exception. Writing and graphics are clear. At least 4 colors used and/or do not distract from written text 

Average

Pages are neat with no more than 2-3 exceptions. Writing and graphics are clear. 2-3 colors used and/or might distract from written text.  

Needs Improvement

Pages are somewhat neat with no more than 5 exceptions. Writing and graphics somewhat clear. Only 1 color used on and/or possibly distracts from written text.  

Incomplete

Pages/entries are partially unkempt and illegible. Writing and graphics unclear. Inconsistent use of color and/or when used, distracts from written text. 

No Attempt

Did not attempt to take or make up notes or assignment. Also did not use any color on pages. 

QUESTIONS?