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We all know that kids learn best when they are actively engaged in exploring and recording their learning. Are you using interactive notebook tools, doodle/sketch notes, card games, summary posters and learning stations in your science classroom? These are some of my favorites for getting every learner on board in science class!

Photosynthesis for Interactive Notebooks is a resource ideal for visual learners:

EVERY kid gets engaged and moving with this Periodic Table Review RACE:

Interactive Science Stations take learning to whole NEW level:

Energy Exploration Stations and Lesson Plans

Night Sky Stations and Lesson Plans

Who doesn’t love to color and doodle? DOODLE and SKETCH Notes Work Well for VISUAL LEANERS!

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WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

My 7th grade students loved this activity. They felt like it helped them understand the cell cycle and mitosis! They even asked for more note taking activities similar to this! Thank you for sharing!

What a fantastic way to hype up note taking! This made learning the lesson so much more interesting! Thank you!

I love reviewing NGSS standards with Doodle Notes! After trying different things, I decided that using these to review at the end of a unit has been most productive.

This resource helps my kids engage with content in a new way. They love the artistic aspect of these doodles and it helps them to retain the information.

One of my favorite purchases! My students are loving the doodles. They focus on the work and listen while I am teaching. I can't wait to use more of them.