175. How and WHY I Teach Students to Take Notes

Whether we like it or not, teaching students to take notes is an important part of being a high school teacher! Is that an unpopular opinion? Maybe, but I still stand by it! Beyond just understanding the content, strong note-taking skills set students up for success in life, no matter where their future takes them. 

When it comes to teaching these skills, there are plenty of options: typing, doodle-based notes, interactive notebooks…the list goes on! I’ve tried them all, and hands down, Cornell notes are my favorite. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly why I love the Cornell note taking method and how you can use it in your secondary science classroom.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode175

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students Do
• Episode 6, Engaging Students in Lecture
• How to Use Cornell Notes in High School Science
• The Cornell Note Taking System
• Otter.ai
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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 168, Differentiation in Your Science Classroom - Simple Tips to Decrease Overwhelm
• Episode 163, What I Wish I Knew in my First Year of Teaching High School Science: 5 Simple Tips
• Why I Don’t Use Interactive Notebooks in my Secondary Classroom and What I Use Instead