THE LEARNING
PLAN
Chapter 18-1: Everything Is Connected
Interdependence of Life – GPS
S7L4 - Students will examine the dependence of
organisms on one another and their
environments.
b – Explain in a food web that sunlight is the
source of energy and that this energy moves from
organism
c – Recognize that changes in environmental
conditions can affect the survival of both
individuals and entire species.
Task
• Read Chapter 18 Section 1 (18.1)
and complete Cornell Notes.
Why use the Cornell Note
method for note-taking?
• It is an organized method to help you
systematically take notes.
• There are many different note-taking
methods, however, if we all use the
same format it will be easier to
compare information.
Cornell Notes Template
What do Cornell Notes look like?
(1) Cue Column
(3) Summary
Section or
Picture/Diagram
(2) Notetaking
Column
Cornell Notes
Template
What do
Cornell Notes
look like?
(another
example)
Cornell Notes Template
What do Cornell Notes look like?
• (1) Cues: These will serve as memory joggers. Write
the titles, main and minor headings, and key terms
in this area.
• (2) Notes: Respond to the cues. Record information
in brief statements. Use abbreviations and bulleted
lists when possible. Leave space between
information and ideas in case you need to add more
later.
• (3) Summary: Summarize the notes on each page.
This can usually be done effectively in one to three
sentences that recap the main ideas. This section
will be useful later when you are reviewing and/or
studying.
Cornell Notes
How do I use the Cornell Notes as study
tool?
• Review notes ASAP. (Your personal HW
assignment.)
• Highlight important information and clarify
anything you don’t understand.
– Check with a study buddy, refer to textbook, ask
questions in class, etc.
• Practice summarizing the big ideas (verbally
and written)
• Study the notes (re-read, review highlighted
information, formulate questions to answer,
etc)
Still need more advice, hints &
tips on Cornell Notes?
• The Learning Toolbox: I need help taking
organized notes from my readings:
http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/scrol.html
– SCROL method
• The Learning Toolbox: I am easily distracted
when taking notes http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/tassel.ht
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– TASSEL method