Notebooks/Journals
Before using notebooks in the classroom, it is important to spend some time considering a variety of ideas and forms of notebooks used in science proper and in instruction. Take some time to think about the purpose of these different forms and what students might get out of each one.
1. Read these two articles written for students with suggestions and ideas for communicating in science.
2. Read the teacher guides that are the companions to the above articles.
3. Read the blog post Four Ways to Think Like a Scientist with Science Notebooks.
4. Poke around and explore some of these Strategies for Notetaking from the Science Notebook Corner.
5. Take a look at the work of Jessica's science students.
So, now that you've had a chance to explore, think about what you might put in your science notebook and what guidelines you might set for yourself. To get started in thinking about this, read the blog post Why You Should Keep a PhD notebook. Imagine that this author is talking about a science notebook. The guidelines still apply!
Finally, take a few minutes to read about and appreciate the notebooks highlighted in the article Beautiful Data: The Art of Field Notes.
Before using notebooks in the classroom, it is important to spend some time considering a variety of ideas and forms of notebooks used in science proper and in instruction. Take some time to think about the purpose of these different forms and what students might get out of each one.
1. Read these two articles written for students with suggestions and ideas for communicating in science.
2. Read the teacher guides that are the companions to the above articles.
3. Read the blog post Four Ways to Think Like a Scientist with Science Notebooks.
4. Poke around and explore some of these Strategies for Notetaking from the Science Notebook Corner.
5. Take a look at the work of Jessica's science students.
6. Read the blog post How to Keep a Nature Journal.
7. Read the article Five Good Reasons to Use Science Notebooks. (See below for attachment.)
So, now that you've had a chance to explore, think about what you might put in your science notebook and what guidelines you might set for yourself. To get started in thinking about this, read the blog post Why You Should Keep a PhD notebook. Imagine that this author is talking about a science notebook. The guidelines still apply!
Finally, take a few minutes to read about and appreciate the notebooks highlighted in the article Beautiful Data: The Art of Field Notes.