Science Notebook Requirements

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Science Notebook Requirements

• Physical Science

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• Because it is so important, you need to bring
  your lab book to class with you every day and
  keep it up to date.
• We will have notebook checks every week, so your
  notebook must be up to date and organized.

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Organization

• The work in your lab book must be in the same
  order in which class material is presented.
  Leave blank pages when you are absent, or when a
  lab is not complete.
• No loose papers in your lab book.
• Do not staple materials into your lab book.
• You must used tape or glue sticks to add
  charts/tables/procedures into the lab book.
• All written work must be in complete sentences.
• Written work that is not in full sentences will
  be given a maximum of half credit.
• It is not necessary to rewrite questions before
  answering them, but incorporate them into your
  answer.

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Organization

• All work must be neat and presentable.
• Absolutely no markers. These bleed through the
  pages making it very difficult to read your hard
  work.
• You may decorate the cover of your lab book. It
  will make it look good and it will be easy to
  recognize. Be sure your name and period number
  is on the front cover.
• Every page must be numbered.

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Title Page

• The first page of your notebook will be your
  title page.
• Include your name, class, period and my name on
  the title page
• You may decorate your title page however you wish

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Table of Contents

• Save the first 4 pages (8 sides) your table of
  contents.
• On the top line of each page, center the title
  Table of Contents.
• On the next line create three column headings
  date, lesson title, and page number.
• You are responsible for updating the table of
  content this will make notebook checks go
  smoothing ensuring maximum points.