INSTRUCTIONS:

• Learning Log requirements :

                          1.   connect to a science theme

                          2.   typed (size 12 font Times New Roman)

                          3.  double spaced

                          4.  one full page

                          5.  follow the format

                          6.  include MYP areas of interaction

Each log will count as a major grade

• Students will have many opportunities to come in before and after school or during advisory to use computers or view TV programs, when necessary. 
• At any time during the course students may turn in a learning log  for EXTRA CREDIT.
• Students are limited to 2 extra credit assignments per 6 weeks

FORMAT:

Follow the format!!!

Name:_____________                                                                            Period:_______

Date:______________                                                                            Teacher_________

                        Title (of article, movie, website...)

                        Author (writer, narrator,director, creator …)

                        Source (newpaper,DVD,magazine,websiteURL..)

                        Date (when was it written, filmed, created…)

                        MYP area of interaction (ATL, Environment. HomoFaber, Health&Social, Comunity Service)

  I.                    Introduction:   briefly summarize main theme (3-5 sentences)

 II.                  Body: (3-5 sentences)

                                            1.    What? (what point is the author,narrator,actor...trying to make?) 1 sentence or more

                                            2.      Who? (state the audience the selection is aimed at  Who might be interested in this?) 1 sentence or more

                                           3.      Why? (why is the selection important?Why should the audience care?) 1 sentence or more

III.                Conlusion:  (3-5 sentences)

                           state your opinion of the selection.  ( I think....I agree/disagree) 

                           describe the MYP area of interaction you believe this paper is supporting -  explain why it is this particular area of interaction

                            (not sure what MYP areas of interaction are?) visit the following websites:http://www.svhs.svsd.org/parentclub/ib_myp_faq/ib_myp_faq_04016.html#426477

 Students may choose any of the following sources:

 1.    Newspaper Article     

     2.   Television Program or Movie    

     3.   Magazine/Online Article http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/archive.asp

     4.  Science Web Site