Lapbook or notebook? Notebook or lapbook? How do you choose between the two? In this podcast, you are going to learn how to do just that!

Welcome to season 7 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, where we are exploring the how-to’s of teaching science at home so that you will have building blocks you need for homeschool science.

I am Paige Hudson, your guide through this journey. Let’s dig in…

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Episode 96 - How to Know if You Should Use a Lapbook or a Notebook for Science

This audio is an expansion of a popular post from Elemental Science. See the original post here:

• Should you use a lapbook or a notebook?

Timestamps

Here is what you'll find in this episode: 

(0:33)

Introducing Science Chunks - with both lapbooks and notebooks!

(0:52)

Notebooking, or rather narration, is a way of writing down what your students have learned.

• We love notebooking over comprehension worksheets!
• This can be done with either lapbooks or notebooks.

(1:39)

What is a lapbook?

• Definition: A lapbook is an educational scrapbook that fits into the lap of a student.
• Basically, lapbooks are a collection of mini-books in a file folder.
• These are good for younger students.

(2:50)

What is a notebook?

• Definition: A notebook is a workbook—spiral bound, pre-printed, or blank—that student can use to record what he or she is learning.
• A notebook contains both the information the student has learned and pictures that relate to that.
• These are good for older students

(4:04)

How can you choose between lapbooks and notebooks?

• Both have a place in your teacher toolbox!
• Ask the following questions: How well is my student writing? How long will we spend on the unit? How old are my students? Which would we prefer?

(5:40)

The final word...

• Both lapbooks and notebooks can help you record what your students are learning for science.

(6:28)

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