Five Good Reasons To Use Science Notebooks

I can remember using Science notebooks in grade school, so it was interesting to understand the benefits a teacher receives from these fun tools for students. I can remember how fun it was to really express my thoughts on the subject matter on a piece of paper. I would write down the smell, touch, sight, sounds and sometimes, but not often, the taste of the objects that were shown before me. I was able to interact more deeply with the subject matter. It was my way to express my feelings, thoughts, and questions without feeling like I was being judged by other classmates or my teacher. As the article states, "the students notebook is for the student to make sense of his or her own learning."I think that this is one of the most important elements to remember as a teacher: a student's science notebook should be a place for students to explain their thoughts without judgement. This isn't to say that the notebooks can't be viewed by teachers as a tool to cater to the development and understanding of students. It provides a great inside look into the brains of students without having to individually ask each student one at a time (no teacher has time for that). I can absolutely see myself using the Science notebook in my future classroom.