The Interactive Notebook
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The Interactive NotebookDorinda Hazell-Forde
Middle Science TeacherWhitney Houston Academy E.O., NJ
Does this look like your classroom at the end of a school year?
What does an Interactive Notebook do for student?Engage student preconceptionsLearning must be connected to “big” pictureBrain, Mind, ExperienceStrengthens student learning of curriculumIncreases student participation
How People LearnLearner centeredKnowledge CenteredAssessment CenteredStudents must make connections for
themselves
Teacher InteractionTeacher’s in separate groups will be given 10
minutes to read and review 5 articles referencing Interactive Notebook
Teachers will be given easel paper and markers
Teachers will be directed to review articles Record 5 important facts from their article on
easel paper
Teacher DiscussionHave each group post their facts and a
spokesperson from the group will discuss their findings
Allow members of groups to add any insights
Highlights of Article ReviewsImprove level of understandingModels functions of scientists : recording,
information, figures, and data.Ready reference for each unit resource for
reviewHelps students organize their learningConnect their prior experiences with new
materialEnd of chapters students realize how much
they learn
Suggested MaterialsComposition BookInk penNo.2 PencilColored pencilsPost-it note padScotch tape (glue stick)Zip-Lock bag
Layout of Interactive NotebookPersonalized- Picture on CoverFront Inside Cover- GuidelinesTitle Page- Name , Class, Year, TeacherTable of Contents-Date(left side),
Title(center),Page#(right side)Appendix- Back of BookGlossary by Unit
How it WorksEach page is numbered consecutively(Left
side even, right side odd)Each page gets a heading and a dateEach student works on the same page
number for the same dayRight side of notebook is for Teacher directed
notes, notes from reading, videosLeft side Do Now, Interpretation and reaction
to material(drawings, graphic organizers, newspaper articles)
Students ReflectSample Outcome sentences:I was surprised …I promise I will …I’m beginning to wonder …I am feeling …I’m getting clearer about …I think the next step is to …
Students will reflect on experience and write endingsto phrases.
Teacher EvaluationRubric that is establish at beginning of school
year included in early pages of notebookReview notebook during “Do Now”Evaluate completeness at least two to four
times a semester.
What does an Interactive Notebook look like?