Note-Taking

Homework: Finish “Science in the News” handout

Note-taking Types of note-taking: Cornell, Flowchart, Venn

Diagram, Cluster, Outline Purpose : to become actively

engaged in the material

I’ve never even heard of these terms before?!

Don’t worry! I’ll tell you all about

‘em!

Cornell System

Cornell System

2-column format Write your notes in one column. Use the other column to list key words or

thoughts

Cornell System

Key Words The Rock Cycle

Rock Cycle 1. A cycle showing how rocks are formed

2. Made up of 3 main types of rock: sedimentary rock, igneous rock and metamorphic rock

Sediment

Sedimentary Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Igneous Rock

3. Existing rock which has been crushed by harsh wind and water (forming small particles)

4. Layers of sediment that have been cemented together

5. Formed by heat and pressure

6. Rock that has been “cooked”

Flowcharts

Flowcharts

Used to show a cycle or process A box represents each part or step Eliminates jotting down many words

FlowchartsThe Rock Cycle

3 Main types of Rock

1) Sedimentary Rock

2) Metamorphic Rock

3) Igneous Rock

Sedimentary Rock

When layers of sediment become cemented together

Metamorphic Rock

When sedimentary rock experiences great heat and pressure

Igneous Rock

When metamorphic rock “cooks”

T-Bars

Draw a T-Bar and label the two sides: pros/cons, before/after, similarities/differences, problems/solutions

Create your own labels

T-Bars

Problems Solutions1. Hard to understand important science concepts

1. Take notes

2. Copying notes can take a long time

2. Develop new ways to take notes so it doesn’t take so long

Venn Diagrams

Venn Diagrams

Used to compare two topics Draw two overlapping circles as shown

Venn Diagrams

Sedimentary Rock Igneous Rock

•Formed from sediment

•Caused by weathering

•Formed in layers

Both

Types of rock

•Rock is “cooked”

•Formed when rock melts (magma) and then comes out of a volcano and begins to harden/ cool

Clusters

Is excellent for brainstorming Begin with a key word, name, topic, or phrase Then record or cluster the details around it. Add

branches that relate to each other. Use markers to color-code or emphasize

important concepts

Cluster

Rock Cycle

Sedimentary Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Igneous RockCompounds

heat pressure

“changed shape”

Melted & cooled

“cooked”Elements

Minerals

Strata or layers

Weathering

5 W’s Chart

The 5 W’s – Who? What? Where? When? Why? (and How?) identify basic information about a subject.

These questions ensure that you will always have the facts you need.

5 W’s Chart

Who? What? When? Where? Why?

SJS Robotics Club

SJS students that compete

Thursday’s throughout the Fall

Middle School Science Lab

To come up with a solution to a real-world problem

Outline

Outline

When you have a text or book that shares ideas, use it to create an outline. Show importance by indenting.

Outline

Topic: Contaminated Water

1. Problem in the Chesapeake Bay

2. Who/ What it effects

3. Solutions

Leave

white

space

between

items

Topic List

Like a T-chart or T-bar

Topic: Compounds

1. Mineral Mixtures Mineral mixtures are….

2. Elements Elements are …

Learning styles and Note-taking

Verbal-linguistic: rewrite important ideas or summaries

Logical-mathematical: organize main points in outline format, use charts , graphs

Bodily-kinesthetic: make notes taking as physical as possible, use file cards

Learning style ( cont)

Visual –spatial: use colored pens, clusters, diagrams

Interpersonal: use study group to discuss notes, review notes with study partner

Intrapersonal: schedule quiet time to review notes and reflect on notes

Learning styles (cont)

Musical: play music while you read notes, create a chant form note material

Naturalistic: read or rewrite notes outside or while listening to nature CD