HOW TO MAKE AN ISN?
1) Create a front cover that represents the subject of
class. Use images from old magazines or printed from the
internet. The cover should be completely covered with
words or images that represent the subject.
2) Starting with the first page, number the first 10 pages.
Number should be at the bottom outside corner of every
page. Allow students to create a collage of images and
words to express who they are. Be lenient here and avoid
dictating how it should look. As long as the images and
words are not inappropriate, anything goes. This page is
meant to be free expression and to engage students in
the notebook. The student puts the date on the top line of
each page.
3) Next, Safety Guidelines and ISN Instructions are
pasted on page 2 and 3 respectively.
4) Table of Contents is written on the next two pages, 4
and 5. This part has a specific format.
Date
Content
Page
Score
5) Sample Evaluation Sheets are pasted on page 6 and
7.
6) On page 8, Assignment Completion Check table is
written.
7) Grading Period and GEMS OF WISDOM is on page 9.
This page will be a crucial resource. This is where
students will record important definitions, concepts
diagrams and other important information. This page
could be used for review.
NOTEBOOK EVALUATION SHEET
Student
Evaluation
Teacher
Evaluation
Table of Contents
/6
/6
Work is Neat and Organized
/7
/7
Headings and Dates on all pages
/6
/6
Color for purpose (effective use of color)
/6
/6
/12
/12
/12
/12
/12
/12
/12
/12
/12
/12
/5
/5
Obvious evidence of learning
/5
/5
Effort and quality of work exceptional
/5
/5
/100
/100
Criteria
Visual Appearance/ Organization (25%)
Quality and Completeness (60%)
Notes and right-side work is complete and of
high quality
Left-side work is complete and shows
processing of notes the right side
Evidence of following instructions
Includes graphic (visual representation of
thought
No missing work (even if you were absent)
Time Outs (15%)
Obvious evidence of time invested (TO's relate
to area of class discussions)
TOTAL (100%)
ISN Quarter Assessment Rubric
Self Reflection
Connections
Left Side
Category
Detail of Input
Right Side
Category
12
Unsatisfactory
Shows little
processing of
science content &
or cannot make
connections.
BLANK PAGES!
RED ALERT!!!
12
Unsatisfactory
Information is
missing or not
completely done.
Presentation on
information needs
to be improved
Category
Page
numbers
Table of
Contents
6
Unsatisfactory
18
Proficient
Shows basic
reflections to
science content
and make minimal
connections to
experiences
20
Advanced
Shows In-Depth
reflections and
relates science
content to real life
personal
experiences
15
Partially Proficient
Some information is
missing. Still needs
improvement on
presentation of
information given.
18
Proficient
All information
given is recorded.
Shows some care
& attention. Minor
corrections
needed in
presentation
20
Advanced
Very detailed,
shows care &
attention to
science concepts.
Added some
additional
information
7
Partially Proficient
8
Proficient
10
Advanced
Many page are
missing and or
all are
incorrectly
placed
5 or more
entries missing
and/or
incomplete
Few page missing
and or a few
incorrectly placed
All page numbers
written but only
one is missing or
out of place
All pages numbers
are correctly placed
and are very neatly
written
Missing 4 or more
entries and/or
messy and hard to
follow
Includes all dates,
titles & page
numbers. Very
neatly organized &
written
Uses no color
&/or diagrams
Uses some color &
diagrams but not
consistently in the
appropriate place
Includes all
dates, titles &
page numbers. 3
or less entries
hard to read or
miss recorded
Uses color &
basic
diagrams/charts
or graphs
5 or more pages
missing or
incorrectly
placed. Student
needs to utilize
before/after
school time to
improve
3 pages are
incorrectly placed,
attention to
neatness & detail is
needed. Student
needs to utilize
master copy.
Color &
Diagrams
Organization
& Neatness
15
Partially Proficient
Shows some
processing to
science content but
reflections are
minimal or hard to
understand
No more than 3
pages are placed
incorrectly.
Attention to
neatness & detail
apparent
Uses color &
detailed
diagrams/charts or
graphs consistently
& where
appropriate
Every page is in
placed neatly in the
appropriate place.
Great attention to
neatness & detail
Interactive Science Notebook Quarter
Assessment Rubric
CATEGORY
Left Side
Self Reflection
Connections
Right Side
Detail of Input
Page numbers
Table of Contents
Color & Diagrams
Organization & Neatness
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No.
Date
Content
Parent’s/ Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name:
______________________________
Page
Score
No.
Date
Content
Page
Score
Parent’s/ Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name:
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No.
Date
Assignment
Page
Stamp
Score
Parent’s/ Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name:
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No.
Date
Assignment
Page
Stamp
Score
Parent’s/ Guardian’s Signature Over Printed Name:
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