I agree that science notebooks are essential for an effective science classroom. They cover all things necessary such as students being active in their own learning, teachers' use for formative assessment, enhancing student communication skills, supporting differentiation and the implementation of teacher study groups. As a future science teacher, I plan to use science notebooks to track students' observations in order to gain an understanding of what knowledge students have and don't have. I will also utilize them as stated above to collaborate with co-teachers to continue bettering curriculum and instruction methods.
The five good reasons listed in the article are extremely valid and will be useful to me for creating an effective classroom. I found it interesting that these points are nearly the same as the most important concepts that I have learned in many other subjects, especially mathematics. I intend to have my students do as much observation as they can and in order to create a deeper understanding for them, they must compile their thoughts and views which is best through a journal. With that, journal on!
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