You may use several of the following note taking strategies to gather the information you need to complete the project. 

Click on the name of the strategy and it will take you to a word page that you should print out to use to gather your information.

Concept Web: Insert your topics name in the middle oval then the main ideas in the ovals surrounding.On the lines that join the ovals write a phrase that gives more information about that topic.

Concept Map: Similar to the concept web above.  Insert the topic in the middle oval.  Branches leading away from the topic contain information about your project.

Fishbone: This organiser is good to use when examining the causes of a problem or topic such as electricity. 

Attribute Diagram: This diagram is useful in identifying the characteristics or attributes of your project.  Use the central circle as the main topic and the rays leading from it for information to describe its features.

5Ws and How: This is an effective strategy to identify the aspects of your project by asking basic questions and filling in the boxes with notes.

Cause and Effect Chain: The chain is used to record a series of cause and effect relationships.  It may be useful to show the flow of events that lead to the creation of electricity.

Cycle Graph: This graph is useful when identifying events that tend to be circular or cyclical in nature such as the change of energy forms.

Organising Tree: The organising tree organises information and ideas on a topic in a different format.

Six Hats: Involves different thinking operations.  It forces you to think about the topic in several dimensions.  Use the six hats in turn to consider your topic.

Sentence Starters:This page provides some useful ideas on how to start the sentences you will create that discuss your chosen energy type.  Use the outline to get ideas on the flow of your project.  You may like to add some of your own.