Components
Klentschy lays out seven components as the framework for science notebooking in elementary classrooms. The following list describes each of these categories and provides a link to a more in depth collection of resources, tools and discussion about the component.
Focus Questions/Problem/Purpose–Student, group or class generated question. This question should be investigable. The question should be concise and connected the standard or lesson objective.
Prediction/Hypothesis–Stage involves making a reasonable prediction connected to prior experience. The use of the word “because” is useful as it allows students to include an explanation.
Developing a plan–Involves students constructing an outline and details to control and organize the investigation to yield relevant data.
Observations,Data,Charts,Graphs,Drawings and Illustrations– Students develop strategies to collect and organize data.
Claims and Evidence–The students use the collected data to make sense or meaning from the investigation they have undertaken.
Drawing Conclusions–This is where students not only share what they did, but also what they learned by doing the the investigation.
Reflections/Next Steps/New Questions–The final step links the learning to opportunities to continue the investigation through newlines of inquiry.
