Literacies of Science
INTERACTIVE SCIENCE NOTEBOOK (ISN)
Why do we use an interactive science notebook?
We use an interactive science notebook to record what we see, hear, feel and think so that we can look at it later.
What does an interactive science notebook include?
An interactive science notebook is well organised and includes dates, titles and times. It might include written text, drawings, measurements, labelled diagrams, foldables, photographs, tables and graphs.
WORD WALL
Why do we use a word wall?
We use a word wall to record words we know or learn about a topic. We display the word wall in the classroom so that we can look up words we are learning about and see how they are spelled.
What does a word wall include?
A word wall includes a topic title or picture and words that we have seen or heard about the topic.
LABELLED DIAGRAM
Why do we use a labelled diagram?
We use a labelled diagram to show the shape, size and features of an object.
What does a labelled diagram include?
A labelled diagram might include a title, an accurate drawing, a scale to show the object's size and labels showing the main features. A line connects the label to the feature.
ANNOTATED DRAWING
Why do we use an annotated drawing?
We use an annotated drawing to show an idea or an object.
What does an annotated drawing include?
An annotated drawing includes a picture and words or descriptions about the idea or object.
TABLE
Why do we use a table?
We use a table to organise information so that we can understand it more easily.
What does a table include?
A table includes a title, columns with headings and information under each heading.
CROSS SECTION
Why do we use a cross section?
We use a cross section to show the inside of an object.
What does a cross section include?
A cross section includes a title, a drawing and an indication of scale. The main features are labelled and lines connect the label to the feature.
FACTUAL TEXT
Why do we use a factual text?
We use a factual text to inform, teach or persuade someone reading it. We can read a factual text to collect information.
What does a factual text include?
A factual text includes a title, text and pictures. It might include labels, diagrams, maps and photographs.
MAP
Why do we use a map?
We use a map to show where things are, how far apart they are and how to get between them.
What does a map include?
A map includes a title, labels, symbols and a key to explain the symbols. It might include arrows to show a path and scale to show distances.
TWLH CHART
Why do we use a TWLH chart?
We use a TWLH chart to show our thoughts and ideas about a topic before, during and after an investigation, activity or unit.
What does a TWLH chart include?
A TWLH chart includes four sections with the headings: What we Think we know, What we Want to learn, What we Learned, and How we know. Words and pictures can be used to show our thoughts and ideas.
Why do we use an interactive science notebook?
We use an interactive science notebook to record what we see, hear, feel and think so that we can look at it later.
What does an interactive science notebook include?
An interactive science notebook is well organised and includes dates, titles and times. It might include written text, drawings, measurements, labelled diagrams, foldables, photographs, tables and graphs.
WORD WALL
Why do we use a word wall?
We use a word wall to record words we know or learn about a topic. We display the word wall in the classroom so that we can look up words we are learning about and see how they are spelled.
What does a word wall include?
A word wall includes a topic title or picture and words that we have seen or heard about the topic.
LABELLED DIAGRAM
Why do we use a labelled diagram?
We use a labelled diagram to show the shape, size and features of an object.
What does a labelled diagram include?
A labelled diagram might include a title, an accurate drawing, a scale to show the object's size and labels showing the main features. A line connects the label to the feature.
ANNOTATED DRAWING
Why do we use an annotated drawing?
We use an annotated drawing to show an idea or an object.
What does an annotated drawing include?
An annotated drawing includes a picture and words or descriptions about the idea or object.
TABLE
Why do we use a table?
We use a table to organise information so that we can understand it more easily.
What does a table include?
A table includes a title, columns with headings and information under each heading.
CROSS SECTION
Why do we use a cross section?
We use a cross section to show the inside of an object.
What does a cross section include?
A cross section includes a title, a drawing and an indication of scale. The main features are labelled and lines connect the label to the feature.
FACTUAL TEXT
Why do we use a factual text?
We use a factual text to inform, teach or persuade someone reading it. We can read a factual text to collect information.
What does a factual text include?
A factual text includes a title, text and pictures. It might include labels, diagrams, maps and photographs.
MAP
Why do we use a map?
We use a map to show where things are, how far apart they are and how to get between them.
What does a map include?
A map includes a title, labels, symbols and a key to explain the symbols. It might include arrows to show a path and scale to show distances.
TWLH CHART
Why do we use a TWLH chart?
We use a TWLH chart to show our thoughts and ideas about a topic before, during and after an investigation, activity or unit.
What does a TWLH chart include?
A TWLH chart includes four sections with the headings: What we Think we know, What we Want to learn, What we Learned, and How we know. Words and pictures can be used to show our thoughts and ideas.