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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 21 MIN

175. How and WHY I Teach Students to Take Notes

from Secondary Science Simplified™ · host Rebecca Joyner, High School Science Teacher

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/episode175Resources Mentioned:Episode 123, What to Do When You Care More Than Your Students DoEpisode 6, Engaging Students in LectureHow to Use Cornell Notes in High School ScienceThe Cornell Note Taking SystemOtter.aihttps://otter.ai/Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: [email protected]  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts. Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 168, Differentiation in Your Science Classroom - Simple Tips to Decrease OverwhelmEpisode 163, What I Wish I Knew in my First Year of Teaching High School Science: 5 Simple TipsWhy I Don’t Use Interactive Notebooks in my Secondary Classroom and What I Use Instead

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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, ...

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