CORNELL NOTES
“Tell me and I forget, Show me and I
remember, Involve me and I understand.”
-Chinese Proverb
CORNELL NOTES
Cornell Notes was created by a professor
from Cornell University, almost 30 years
ago!!
This professor found that college students
that took effective notes, were much more
successful than students didn’t take effective
notes.
CORNELL NOTES
Study only the important stuff….
Study less often, gives you more time for other
things…..
More success in hard classes….
Cornell-style notes have been used in law schools
for years…..
…If it is great for law students, why not you?
Here’s how………
First, place you name, subject, topic, & date on
the upper right hand of the paper
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
Second, fold your paper length wise 1/3
from the left side of the paper…..
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
Third, draw a line ¼ up from the bottom
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
It should now look like this……
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
Begin taking notes on the right side of the folded line…..
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
Pages 206-208, 214
The photosynthesis equation
6CO2+6H20  C6H12O6+6O2
Carbon dioxide + water  sugars
+ oxygen
Photosynthesis uses the energy of
sunlight to convert h20 and co2
into glucose and oxygen.
Plants use sugars to make starches
They get CO2 from air or water
Figure 8-4 Process- series of
reactions (light dependent & calvin
cycle)
Title of
Section,
Important
Details,
Vocabulary,
Main ideas,
Figure or
Graph
information
Write a summary of the days lesson, what
did you learn? In your own words!!!
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
Pages 206-208, 214
The photosynthesis equation
6CO2+6H20  C6H12O6+6O2
Carbon dioxide + water  sugars
+ oxygen
Photosynthesis uses the energy of
sunlight to convert h20 and co2
into glucose and oxygen.
Plants use sugars to make starches
They get CO2 from air or water
Figure 8-4 Process- series of
reactions (light dependent & calvin
cycle)
The photosynthesis equation and what is in words and
by description
What did
you learn
in the
reading,
overall
view.
Then, lastly, that evening, write questions to
your notes!
What is the
equation
for
photosynth
esis?
What is
photosynthes
is?
Possible
Questions
that can be
asked on
tests, etc.
What do
plants do
with the
products?
What are
the
process
behind
photo.?
Name
Subject
Topic
Date
Pages 206-208, 214
The photosynthesis equation
6CO2+6H20  C6H12O6+6O2
Carbon dioxide + water  sugars
+ oxygen
Photosynthesis uses the energy of
sunlight to convert h20 and co2
into glucose and oxygen.
Plants use sugars to make starches
They get CO2 from air or water
Figure 8-4 Process- series of
reactions (light dependent & calvin
cycle)
The photosynthesis equation and what is in words and
by description
How to use your notes when studying for a test
or quiz!!!
First, read all of your summaries…..find the summaries
That you know the least about, read the notes on that page!
Second, when creating questions from your notes…try to
think like a teacher….what questions would he/she ask on
a test or quiz?
Third, write a summary every time you take notes….this is
where you will begin your studying
Good Luck!!!
You may not get it right at the beginning, but like
anything else, The more you practice the better you will
be!!!
YOUR ASSIGNMENT IS TO TAKE CORNELL NOTES
ON SECTION 15.1 AND 15.3. DUE NEXT TIME.
I HAVE PROVIDED AN EXAMPLE FOR YOU TO USE
AS A GUIDELINE.