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National Standards Correlation

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  • Science as Inquiry
    • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • Communicate investigations and explanations.
      • Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations.
  • Process Standards for Professional Development
    • Design
      • Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (NSDC)
  • Teaching Standards
    • Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students.
      • Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.
    • Teachers of science guide and facilitate learning. In doing this, teachers
      • Recognize and respond to student diversity and encourage all students to participate fully in science learning.
    • Teachers provide students with the time, space, and resources needed to learn science.
      • Create a setting for student work that is flexible and supportive of science inquiry.


Customer Reviews
Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms
  Reviewed by: Elizabeth Luongo (Pleasantville, NY) on May 18, 2010
  Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms- ISBN 978-1-9333531-03-8

using science notebooks in Elementary classrooms
  Reviewed by: Nilofer Momin (Pearland, TX) on April 27, 2009
  This is an excellent subject because most content area teachers do not use a lot of writing activites in their classrooms.

Its all about student ownership
  Reviewed by: Malinda Johnson (Baton Rouge, LA) on January 10, 2009
  This book hit the nail on the head. It help build self esteem because they see how the working as a scientist.

Helpful Information
  Reviewed by: Rhonda B (, ) on July 20, 2008
  I appreciate finally finding something in writing to help me with using science notebooks with my 5th grade students. I have been to many workshops and they talk about science notebooks but no insight on how I should go about using, setting them up and grading them. I have now found answers to my questions and I am looking forward to this school year and using science notebooks with my students.

Great Classroom Resource
  Reviewed by: Christen (Norton, MA) on July 17, 2008
  This is a great and informative book for implementing Science Notebooks in the classroom.

Integrated writing
  Reviewed by: Rhonda (Sioux Falls, SD) on July 17, 2008
  This book is fine for grades 1-4. I thought it would have good material for 6th grade, so I was disappointed. I just passed it on to a colleague in an elementary feeder school. She loves it.

Nice Introduction
  Reviewed by: Roberta (Springfield, MO) on July 16, 2008
  Klenthchy's book is a really nice introduction to the use of science notebooks for teachers who have not used them before. The emphasis on science reasoning is strong throughout.

Using Science Notebooks
  Reviewed by: Janet (Williamstown, NJ) on July 16, 2008
  Exactly what I have been looking for to infuse the language arts standards into inquiry based learning in the 7th grade. Personal written reflection by the student, with experiential evidence will become a huge piece of my assessment.

Great for those getting started
  Reviewed by: Lipi Pratt (Ft Mill, SC) on July 16, 2008
  This is an excellent resource for those getting started with Science Notebooks. Tons of practical examples and easy to understand rationale. Perfect for people who are beginning to use science notebooks or for veterans who want new ideas and support for ideas they are already using!

Just what I was looking for
  Reviewed by: David M (Channelview, TX) on July 16, 2008
  Dr. Klentschy presents valid arguments for evidence based instruction. I heard him speak on the subject and had to have the book...a MUST READ if you teach science. Incorporating the use of notebooks is not new, but Dr. K's approach is simple and easy to understand. It is also research based and proven.

Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms
  Reviewed by: Sandra (, ) on July 15, 2008
  I can't wait to put the concepts in this book into practice! I'll have a better idea of how this really works once I start science notebooks. I'm actually using the science notebooks ideas with another book called Using Forensics Solving a Wildlife Crime by Laura Sanders Arndt.

Just What I Needed
  Reviewed by: Liz (Southbury, CT) on July 15, 2008
  This book is great for new teachers. It has great information and strategies for using a science notebook in your classroom.

Helpful introduction to using science notebooks
  Reviewed by: Pat (Easley, SC) on July 15, 2008
  After hearing Michael Klentschy at NSTA I had to buy his new book. It provides a simple format for teachers to begin using notebooks. Examples used are from the FOSS Kits so it may not be helpful to schools using other kits. I liked the short chapters with lots of student work. It's a quick read with a lot of content.

Using Science Notebooks in Elementary classrooms
  Reviewed by: Susan Anthony (Miami, FL) on July 15, 2008
  Excellent book with many ways of including language development and science content.

great w/NB content, more ideas w/implementing
  Reviewed by: Michele (Arlington, VA) on July 15, 2008
  The book does a great job of detailing the sections of a science notebook, giving examples, explaining the meaning behind them, and giving an overall rationale for its use. All of these pieces are extrememly helpful. The one part that needs more attention is the practical 'how' aspect. There is a page or two addressing moving from worksheets to student-centered notebooks, but this is probably the biggest challenge for teachers, and the area in which they need a lot of ideas.

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