Last year I started utilizing notebooks like the one pictured here in my U.S. History and Geography and World Cultures classes. The impetus behind the change was largely due to my observation that my students needed to WRITE more. There were other factors that played a role, albeit a lesser role, for example, students struggling to submit digital assignments in Google Classroom. I use "Historian's Notebooks," "Geography Journals," "Citizenship Notebooks," etc. most frequently with stations activities/centers. I've also used notebooks with primary source analysis activities, map skills practice, and other work. These "notebooks" have been such a success in my middle school classroom, that I have increased the frequency of their use. Creating these notebooks takes a little time but once you get the hang of it, it gets easier and less time-consuming. I've created my notebooks using both PowerPoint and Google Slides. (Tip: Make sure every...