Now here is a topic near and dear to my heart! I love when I hear that teachers are asking students to journal or note book in any way shape or form, because getting into the habit of recording details, information, results, ideas, and procedures is so important!
My suggestion is just to get students started so they develop that wonderful habit of taking time to record vital information. As a scientist, I always wished I were better at it and did more of it, so my recommendation has always been to get students in the habit of recording information as soon as possible!
I have seen great journal entries that are simply drawings or diagrams of projects students are proposing to create! Baby steps. Just do it! No need to be eloquent to start, but frequent entries will definitely pave the way.
Do you have student examples or notebooking ideas and successes? Share them with us using the hashtag #kemtecintheclassroom!