Notebooking

Many of the warm-up activities ask students to record the question and their answers in a

notebook, which reduces the number of copies needed. Keeping a science notebook also

provides an effective way for students to save information about experiences for future use and

to reflect upon those experiences (Marcarelli 2010). The process of notebooking

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creates a space for students to reflect on experiences and encourages insight into

activities,

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allows students opportunities to create,

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encourages students to process what they are learning,

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allows for the free flow of students’ ideas and feelings,

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gives a broader perspective over time and encourages students to reread and identify

recurring themes,

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provides students with a safe format to communicate in a healthy and constructive way,

and

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involves student expression and exploration of thought.

An interactive notebook is another tool students use to activate prior knowledge, record

learning experiences, and revise their thinking about the topic or concept. The input is the

content learned, and the output is reflective thought gained through learning experiences.

The benefits of using of an interactive notebook include developing students’ thinking skills,

increasing communication, and differentiating instruction (Marcarelli 2010).

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