Note-Taking Skills for Animal Research
WALT: Use effective note-taking strategies Learn mind maps and bullet points Organise research information clearly
Why Do We Take Notes?
Think about when you research animals... What happens to all the information you find? How do you remember important facts?
What Are Notes?
Notes help us remember important information They organise facts so we can find them easily Good notes use short, clear words Notes save time when writing reports
Mind Maps - Visual Note-Taking
Put the main topic in the center Draw branches for different categories Add details to each branch Use colors and pictures to help remember
Let's Create a Mind Map Together!
Choose: Wombat as our animal Center: Write 'WOMBAT' in a circle Branches: Habitat, Food, Appearance, Fun Facts Add details to each branch together
Bullet Points - Quick and Clear
Use dots or dashes to start each point Write short phrases, not full sentences One main idea per bullet point Easy to read and understand quickly
Your Turn to Take Notes!
Choose your animal from the fact sheets Create a mind map with your partner Then write bullet points on your own Remember: short, clear, organized!
Success Criteria Check
✓ I can create a mind map to organise animal facts ✓ I can write clear bullet points ✓ I can explain why note-taking helps my research ✓ I can use my notes to find information easily