NotebookWritingAssignments



__Levels of Questioning__
__EASY Level 1: Basic Input / Gathering Information__ = //Complete Count Match Name Define Scan//  = = //Observe Describe Identify List Select Recite//  = __MEDIUM Level 2: Processing Information__

//Compare Contrast Sort Distinguish Explain Why Infer Sequence Analyze Synthesize Make Analogies//
__HARD Level 3: Creating Your Own Ideas__ Evaluate Generalize Imagine Judge Predict If/Then Speculate Hypothesize Forecast Idealize Apply he Principle

__Fables__
A fable is a short story with a moral or point to the story.  1. The short story is generally 2 to 3 paragraphs in length.  2. The key concept or vocabulary assigned in class must be used in the fable. Highlight or underline these.  3. The moral or point to the story is added AFTER the last paragraph.  4. After the moral or point to the story is stated, there must be an illustration showing the key concept.  5. After the illustration there must be an explanation of how the story, moral/point and illustration shows the assigned science concept or principle. =

= **__DUFAS Problem Solving Method__** **Diagram** made to shows the problem **Units** and variables listed and labeled **Formula/Equation** written and ready to use **Algebra** shown with numbers and units **Solution** circled and identified

= __Vocabulary Card Instructions__  = The purpose of a vocabulary card is to assist students in learning and understanding terms, phrases or concepts covered in class and necessary for understanding. Made on 1/16 of a sheet of paper. The cartoon or diagram side is taped facing up. Use the vocabulary cards to review information by looking at the diagram and making the connection between the diagrams or pictures and the term. Even better, exchange notebooks with another student and use their vocabulary cards to see if you UNDERSTAND the term and your partner’s logic in explaining. //Front Side - has a cartoon or diagram// 1. The diagram or cartoon must have at least 4 different colors (other than black and white). 2. There should be a minimum of writing and explanations on this side of the vocabulary card.

**Back Side – Explaining the Words**
1. Word (spelled correctly) 2. Link – a word useful in remembering the word, the meaning should be known; often related or rhyming with the vocabulary word 3. Definition – meaning of word using terms the student understands (1 of the 3 sentences)  4. Usage Sentence – the other sentence helps delineate the meaning of the vocabulary word. This should be student generated.

Riddle Cards The riddle is placed on the front of a card. **The riddle side is taped facing up.** The answer and explanation are placed on the back of the card.

**Front Side**
1. The FRONT of the RIDDLE CARD has the riddle and artwork written on in. 2. The riddle should contain one or more clues. The clues might or might not rhyme, but must refer to aspects of the answer. 3. The riddle card **MUST** have artwork on front of the card. The artwork should reflect the topic of the riddle with a clue that MIGHT help solve the riddle. 4. The artwork must be in color. At least 4 different colors (besides black or white must be used). **Back Side**  1. The back of the card has the answer to the riddle.  2. The answer must be clearly and cleanly written across the top of the card.  3. Below the answer an explanation of HOW the clues and artwork lead to the answer must be given. 4. An explanation is usually 2 to 3 sentences in length.  4.

**__Limerick Assignment__** = __General Guidelines For The Limerick Assignment__ = 1. The form or pattern of limerick writing must be followed. 2. The limerick must be original and not copied from somewhere 3. The limerick must be G or PG-13 rated. Anything else gets you into trouble.  4. The Science topic or concept assigned must be addressed in the limerick  5. An illustration about the topic must follow the limerick.  6. A 3 to 5 sentence explanation of how the limerick and the illustration are related to the topic must be written after the illustration. __The Limerick Pattern__ 1. A limerick has FIVE Lines. 2. The last words of the first, second and fifth lines rhyme with each other. 3. The first, second and fifth lines are longer than the third and fourth lines. 4. The last words of the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other. 5. The pattern of sounds follows the pattern: Da DUM da da DUM da da DUM = Physics Topic: Heat and Energy (from the APS website) = The physics test was quite near-o, And all thought everything was quite clear-o; "Why study this junk I'm sure I won't flunk," But then he earned an Absolute Zero =   = =  __Cinquains__  = A cinquain is a five-line poem written about a single concept, object or idea. An American poet developed cinquains after examining the Japanese haiku format. The format is a short, unrhymed poem of twenty-two syllables and five lines. The five lines contain 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables. Each line is supposed to deal with a specific aspect of the cinquian’s topic. **Raindrop** **Moisture, Falling** **Sustain, Nourish, Cleansing** **Teardrop, Diamond, Dropping, Earthward** **Dewdrop ** **The first line consists of two syllables / 1 word (the title).** **The second line consists of four syllables / 2 words (describes the title).** **The third line consists of six syllables / 3 words (states an action).** **The fourth line consists of eight syllables / 4 words (expresses a feeling**    **The last line consists of two syllables / 1 word (another word for the title).**    **1.** **The Cinquain must be written on the assigned topic.**  **2.** **Follow the format of syllables and words per line.**  **3.** **An illustration of the concept or topic must be made after the cinquain.**  **4.** **A minimum of 4 colors (black and white do not count) must be used in the illustration.**   5. **A 3 to 5 sentence EXPLANATION of how the cinquain and illustration relate to the assigned topic must be made.**

An acrostic poem, sometimes called a name poem, uses a word for its subject. Then each line of the poem begins with a letter from the subject word. This type of poetry doesn't have to rhyme. 1. The assigned term or word is written vertically (up and down) 2. Words, terms and concepts related to the term are written horizontally (back and forth) off the letter in the vertical term 3. An illustration representing the term or word must follow the acrostic poem. 4. A 3 to 5 sentences explaining how the horizontal words and terms AND the illustration fit the vertical term or word must follows the illustration. **__Hints on how to write an acrostic poem:__** <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-indent: 0in;">1. Write the subject of the poem vertically (up and down) <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-indent: 0in;">2. Brainstorm a list of words/ideas to include in the poem. Think of any words that might go with the subject word. Don't try to only think of words that begin with the letters in the subject word, list anything that might be related to the topic. You can make the words/ideas fit later. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-indent: 0in;">3. Look through the list of words/ideas. Decide how each might fit into the poem. <span style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-indent: 0in;">4. Think how that word or term could be put into a sentence that begins with a letter from the subject word. **__Concept Mapping__** Ø **When making a Concept Map the main theme or concept is the center bubble of the concept map.** Ø **Branching off the center bubble are related concepts or topics.** 1. Use at least 4 different colors and 4 different shapes on the concept map. 2. Each color must represent a different thread of ideas or concepts. If a bubble is related to more then one thread of concepts, use all the colors to show this. 3. Each shape of bubble must represent a different thread of ideas or concepts. <span style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo15; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"> 4. Include a key identifying what each shape and color represents <span style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo15; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"> 5. An explanation must be written next to the line connecting each set of bubbles. <span style="margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo15; tab-stops: list 22.5pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"> 6. The explanation must explain how or why the set of bubbles are related.
 * Acrostic Poem**

__**Fold It 1**__ **– Explain One Term** Fold a piece of paper ONCE Front has the WORD and an ILLUSTRATION representing the term. Back Top has the type of word (Noun, Verb, etc) and a definition of the word Back Bottom has the word used in context in a sentence.

Tri-fold a piece of paper Left side – One TERM and an ILLUSTRATION Inside Left Side – Type of word and a definition of the word Right Side – One TERM and an ILLUSTRATION Inside Right Side – Type of word and a definition of the word Inside Center – A bulls eye diagram to compare and contrast the two terms
 * __Fold It 2__ – Compare and Contrast Two Terms**

__**Fold It 3**__ **– Concept Map** Tri-fold a piece of paper. Cut each flap in two (to form two ‘doors’ Place a riddle and illustration on each flap Inside each flap, write the answer and the reason why In the central area, construct a CONCEPT MAP with the terms as spokes. Be sure to have the reason connecting the term to the central concept.

**__Bulls Eye Comparison__** Compare and contrast two to three topics using a bull’s eye diagram. Differences between the two topics belong on the outside sections. The similarities between the topics belong in the center bulls eye. **__The Ring of Truth__** Create a Ring of Truth for the assigned TERM or CONCEPT 1. Inner Circle – Write the TERM or CONCEPT being reviewed 2. Outer Circle – List specific facts, ideas and information about the TERM or CONCEPT 3. Outer Area – Write down common WRONG or INCORRECT ideas or information the Person On The Street (POTS) might have about the TERM or CONCEPT 4, Underneath the Ring of Truth, use at least 2 paragraphs to explain why the wrong ideas are incorrect and why people might have these misconceptions.

**__Rhyming Poem __** The poem must use the assigned vocabulary terms or concepts. There must be a title reflecting the major concept of the poem. There must be at least 5 couplets (two lines rhyming with each other) in the poem. At least 5 terms from the vocabulary list above must be used. The terms must be highlighted. There must be a diagram with at least one vehicle, one animal and one vegetable and using four colors. There must be at least 2 paragraphs explaining how the poem and diagram demonstrate the assigned topic.

**__Equation Bookmark__** 1. Must be no more than 5 cm wide and 20 cm long. 2. Front must have a picture or illustration representing the main concept of the chapter (minimum of 4 colors) 3. Front must have the assigned equation 4. Back must have the assigned equation 5. Back must describe each variable in the equation 6. Back must identify the correct units for each variable in the equation 7. Back must explain how the front illustration shows the equation in use.

**__Vehicle Name__** As part of design team for a new model vehicle, you must select a name for the model. The name must reflect the vehicle’s abilities and one of the assigned SCIENCE CONCEPTS 1. What is the model name of the vehicle? 2. Explain how the model name of the vehicle fits its abilities. 3. Write the advertising slogan to be used to represent and show the vehicle. 4. Create a magazine advertisement showing the vehicle and emphasizing its abilities and name. 5. Explain in at least 2 paragraphs how the slogan and magazine advertisement represent the SCIENCE CONCEPT.

**__Newspaper article__** Write a 2 to 3 paragraph long newspaper article suitable for the school newspaper about the assigned SCIENCE CONCEPT or TOPIC. 1. The article must contain the H5W (How, Who, What, When, Where, Why) about the concept or equation. 2. The article must have at least two interesting facts people could use in common day conversations. 3. There must be a graphic or illustration (minimum of 4 colors) representing the concept or equation being applied. 4. There must be a caption of 2 to 3 sentences explaining the graphic.

**__Tattoo or Body Art__** You are in charge of developing a tattoo to allow the world to know about one of the assigned TOPICS or EQUATIONS. 1. The centerpiece of the tattoo must be the equation. 2. The surrounding artwork (minimum of 4 colors) must demonstrate the equation’s concept in a real-life situation. 3. The artwork must be suitable for all ages and appropriate for viewing in all social situations. 4. A 2 to 3 paragraph explaining how the artwork represents the equation and the best location of the tattoo on the body must be written underneath the tattoo.

**__Clothing Line__** Your love of SCIENCE and startling fashion sense has you as the owner of a company offering a clothing line named after one of the assigned SCIENCE CONCEPTS. 1. Describe one item from the clothing line and how it represents the SCIENCE CONCEPT. 2. Make an illustration (minimum of 4 colors) of the article of clothing with the logo advertising the SCIENCE CONCEPT. One portion of the logo must use or apply the concept as part of the illustration. 3. Use at least 3 paragraphs to describe how the name of the clothing line will help it sell, how the illustration shows the SCIENCE CONCEPT and how wearing the clothing would help a student learn the science behind the concept.

**__Toy Design__** Apply your knowledge of fun and SCIENCE to design the hottest and best selling toy of the season. The toy must apply one of the assigned SCIENCE CONCEPTS and not cause serious bodily injury as part of normal use. As part of the campaign to promote sales the following information must be provided. 1. What is the name of the toy? 2. What is the basic SCIENCE CONCEPT used when playing with the toy? 3. What are the most fun features of the toy? 4. What age group is the toy designed to reach? 5. How will playing with the toy help teach SCIENCE? 6. Make an illustration of the toy being used (minimum of 4 colors) by a happy consumer. 7. Use at least 2 paragraphs to describe the slogan to sell the toy. Part of the slogan must contain an everyday application applying the toy’s SCIENCE CONCEPT.

**__Box of Colors__** As part of a campaign to make SCIENCE more color conscious, colored markers are given names describing both the color and a VARIABLE or SCIENCE CONCEPT. 1. Four basic colors must be used: Blue, Red, Green and Yellow 2. At least two extra colors must be added to the basic four. 3. Draw each marker with the name of the color and variable/concept on the label (Displacement Red and so on) 4. Write a 3 to 5 sentence description explaining how the color and the variable/concept make a natural fit. 5. Draw the outside of the box with a slogan to entice people to purchase this mix of colors and SCIENCE. A warning label must be included across the bottom of the box.

**__Public Service Announcement (PSA)__** You are charged with writing a radio public service announcement on one of the assigned CONCEPTS. 1. The PSA must be NO LONGER than 30 seconds when read aloud. 2. The CONCEPT must be identified at least twice during the PSA. 3. The PSA must include at least 5 vocabulary terms or phrases from the current unit. 4. Each vocabulary term or phrase must be high lighted. 5. After the reading of the PSA, there must be a one-sentence declaration of the organization responsible for developing the PSA. 6. Write a 2 to 3 paragraph long explanation of how and why the PSA would influence people to better understand the main CONCEPT.

**__Tee Shirt Art__** Design artwork for a tee shirt representing one of the assigned CONCEPTS, VARIABLES or TERMS 1. Front of Shirt must have artwork (minimum of 4 colors) showing the concept, variable or term. 2. Back of the shirt must have a 1 or 2 line ‘cute or clever (but CLEAN)’ saying using the concept, variable or term 3. A minimum of 2 paragraphs explaining how the artwork and saying get the SCIENCE idea across must be written.

**__Radio Commercial to Review Homework -__** **__Thirty Seconds Of Fame And Glory__** = Write a 30 second (maximum) RADIO commercial advertising the assigned concepts or vocabulary terms. = = 1. The one idea or concept considered to be most important should be the main message of the commercial. = 2. The commercial MUST use at least 5 vocabulary terms or phrases from the current unit. 3. Each vocabulary term or phrase must be high lighted. 4. A description of any sound effects or music that would accompany the commercial may be listed in parenthesis and highlighted inside the body of the commercial. 5. An illustration showing a printed advertisement to accompany the radio campaign must be drawn (use at least 4 colors). = 6. An explanation of how both the radio commercial and the printed advertisement meet the key points of the assignment must be written. Write at least one paragraph about each type of advertisement. = =

= = __Song or Rap__  = 1. The song must use the assigned vocabulary or concepts 2. Use a song or tune familiar to you (Once you have a clear understanding of the concept you have to convey, try to use a song you’re already familiar with such as “Bingo,” “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” or even a nursery rhyme. 3. Change the lyrics of the original song to demonstrate the concept and use the vocabulary. Remember: when presenting the song, be prepared to sing/play it out loud  4. There must be an illustration (4 color minimum) showing an understanding of the assigned topic and concepts.  5. There must be a 2 to 3 paragraph explanation after the song and illustration to explain how each covers and demonstrates the assigned concept and vocabulary.

**__Designing A Magazine Ad__** Design a magazine advertisement on one of the assigned CONCEPTS or EQUATIONS. 1. The ad is for a favorite magazine of teenagers or young adults. 2. The standard header or footer of the magazine must be placed above or below the advertisement. 3. The advertisement must be no more than a half page in length and use a minimum of 4 colors. 4. There must be at least one paragraph of claims or selling points on the advertisement. 5. Below the advertisement, use at least 3 paragraphs to explain why the magazine was selected, how the artwork gets across the concept or equation use and why the claims or selling points help explain the importance or develop the understanding of the concept or equation.

**__Pet Name__** You are the proud owner of a new and unique pet and have honored it with one of the assigned SCIENCE VOCABULARY OR CONCEPTS for a name. 1. What is the name of the pet? 2. Explain how the name of the pet fits its behavior. 3. Describe ONE trick you will have the pet learn to represent and show off its name. 4. Make a drawing of the Pet showing off the trick representing its name. 5. Describe how the drawing and trick represents the CONCEPT.