Want to talk shop? Send me a text.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!Show Notes - https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/96This audio is an expansion of a popular post from Elemental Science. See the original post here: Should you use a lapbook or a notebook?TimestampsHere 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) Get help for teaching science at home with our programs.Got questions? Email [email protected] or connect with us on the web: Instagram - @elementalscience Website - https://elementalscience.com/ Read this far? THANK YOU! Please help us get the word out by REVIEWING this podcast, by SUBSCRIBING to this podcast, and by SHARING this podcast with your homeschooling friends. We would REALLY appreciate it!

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