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=Keeping an Interactive Notebook in Science=

The Right Side
Interactive notebooks will be used in this class daily to help you learn and remember important scientific concepts. //Why do they work?// This notebook style uses both the right brain(logical thinking) and left brain (Creative/Artistic thinking) hemispheres to help you sort, categorize and remember and creatively interact with the new knowledge you're gaining. The more you process information the more you begin to understand it. This leads to longer retention and better learning.

**//What goes on the Right Side?//** __Input goes on the right side!__ Input is all the information that you are supposed to learn. Some examples of input are: Cornell notes: lectures, text or other sources; vocabulary words; video and film notes; teacher questions; readings: questions and answers; and sample problems; and lab information and procedures.

 Ø Always start the page with the date and title at the top of the page.  Ø Right sides have odd numbered pages.  Ø The right page is for writing down information you are given in class.  Ø Use Cornell style notes for lecture, discussion, text, etc.  Ø Write legibly. Use highlighting color to make important information stand out.  Ø Write summaries at the bottom of each page of notes to reduce the amount you have to study.