Planning Your Science Interactive Notebook
A little planning ahead goes a long way when it comes to interactive notebooks in upper elementary science. Click through the slides for 5 specific
Science Notebooks
ABCD Diagrams for Science Notebooks
Do your students sometimes draw the tiniest little science diagrams? Do they skip the labels? Do some forget to describe their observations and measurements? Ever
3 Ways to Turn Note-Taking into Notebooking with Interactive Science Notebooks
The first year I used Interactive Science Notebooks, almost all of the content on the pages was determined by me. Instead of notebooking, my 5th
12 Things I Wish I Had Known About Interactive Science Notebooks
Are you new to using Interactive Notebooks? After 6 years of trial and error, I made a list of 12 things I wish I had known
6 Ways to Use Science Fold-ups
Let’s mix it up! What are some different ways you can incorporate fold-ups (foldable pages) into your science lessons? 1. Research This is just what
Setting Up Sensational Science Interactive Notebooks in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
Setting Up Your Science Notebook Many teachers have expressed concern about doing notebooks “the right way.” I’m here to tell you there is no right
Starting Out with Sentence Stems
When I first began my journey as a 5th-grade teacher, I held a misconception about students’ abilities in writing. I thought they could easily articulate
Grade Interactive Notebooks in 10 Minutes (or less!)
Interactive Notebook Grading SolutionI’ve got a time-saving tip to avoid stacks and stacks of notebooks that need grading and feedback. I’ve posted a lot
The Scary, Scary Output of Science Notebooks: Advice for Teachers
To retain new information, students need consolidation time. One of my favorite ways to do this in upper elementary science is through interactive notebooks. At
5 Ways to Make Your Science Notebooks More Interactive
Notebook is a verb! It’s active. Students are talking. You’re talking. They’re doing stuff. You’re doing stuff. It’s interactive! In this post, I focus on
Science Notebook Picture Rubric
I use a rubric with my students for their science notebooks. However, words and checklists are not always enough. My modeling of proper notebook care
1st and 2nd Grade Foldable Interactive Science Notebook Activities
The Primary Science Notebook is a comprehensive and interactive resource designed for 1st and 2nd grade students. It covers a wide range of topics, from