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Concept MapsConcept Maps
Strategic Science Teaching © 2012 Used with Permission from the Los Angeles County Office of EducationLos Angeles County Office of Education http://sst.lacoe.edu
1.A pictoral way of important information you need to understand, remember, or write about.
1.An excellent first step in the writing process.
1.By creating, reading, and rereading, you're ready to write paragraphs, essays, or study a chapter for a test!
Concept Maps Concept Maps (also called “Graphic Organizers”)(also called “Graphic Organizers”)
1.Harness the power of our vision to understand complex information "at-a-glance."
Concept MapsConcept Maps
1.It is easier for the brain to make meaning when information is presented in visual formats
2.Concept maps assist students in handling complex information
Practical ApplicationsPractical Applications
1.Supplements Cornell notes; left side
2.Excellent aid to group brainstorming.
3.Planning course objectives and careers4.Providing graphics for presentations and
term papers5.A way to outline term
papers and presentations.
6.Refines creative and critical thinking.
Concept Map Concept Map for Defining in Contextfor Defining in Context
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Main Topic
Concepts you
know about it
Boundaries to the
brainstorming process
Reading Skills: Context clues; identifying bias
Concept Map Concept Map for describing, using adjectivesfor describing, using adjectives
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
MainConceptAdjective
1Adjective
4
Adjective2
Adjective3
Adjective5
Adjective6
Reading Skills: Vocabulary growth; identifying properties
Concept MapConcept Map for Comparing & Contrastingfor Comparing & Contrasting
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Concept 1
Concept 2
Compare
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
Compare
Compare
Reading Skills: comparing critical properties & emphasis
Concept MapConcept MapFor Classifying and GroupingFor Classifying and Grouping
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Reading Skills: Main Ideas & Details; Taxonomy
The Fishes
Agnatha Chondrichthyes Osteichthyes
EXTINCT Lampreys
Hagfish
Coelocanths
Lung Fish
Teleosts
Gars, Bowfins
Elasmobranchs ChimerasOstracoderms Agnathians Ray-finned Lobe-finned
Sharks
Rays
Short-nose Ratfish
Long-nose Ratfish
Concept MapConcept MapFor Analyzing Objects and PartsFor Analyzing Objects and Parts
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Reading Skills: Spatial Descriptions & Anatomy
Galaxies
M types: Red Giants
A type: White Dwarfs
G type: Yellow stars
Comets
Solar Systems
Stars
Suns
Planets
Moons
Concept MapConcept MapFor Sequencing & OrderingFor Sequencing & Ordering
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Step 1a Step 1b Step 2a Step 2b Step 3a Step 3b
Reading Skills: Descriptions of Order & Physiology
Flow MapFlow Map
Concept MapConcept MapFor Causes and EffectsFor Causes and Effects
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Problem
Cause 1
Cause 1 Effect 1
Effect 1
Reading Skills: Reason/Consequence & Prediction
Concept MapConcept MapFor Seeing AnalogiesFor Seeing Analogies
Adapted from “Thinking Maps® - Tools for Learning” © 1995
Reading Skills: Vocabulary & Analogical development
asaselectricity sunlight
machine chloroplast
Creative TipsCreative Tips1. Review available visual materials
2. Focus upon a visual language approach
3. Consider possible formats
4. Relax and allow your mind to "free associate"
5. Draw informal sketches of your impressions
6. Experiment with a variety of visual layouts
7. Color shapes, arrows or words for emphasis
8. Imagine a bird's eye overview of the subject
9. Look with fresh eyes: are the visuals compelling? - Do they help convince the viewer that the subject
matter is important and inviting?
Making MapsMaking Maps
"Should there be logging in old growth forests?”
1.Make a map for comparing & contrasting to represent the pro's and con's
1. On one side of this issue are topics like biodiversity and spotted owls
2. On the other side of the issue are topics related to the towns and families; issues of logging, foreign trade, and recreation
2.Try to come up a with a map that represents the whole issue.
Revising MapsRevising Maps
1.Are they clear? Logical? Attractive?
1.Good maps are like good writing; they are usually the product of several drafts
2.Share, get feedback
Resources for TeachersResources for Teachers
Thinking MapsThinking MapsTMTM Training Training1. The "Thinking Maps" name and graphic
organizers have registered trademarks. 2. This Powerpoint presentation, which
includes copyrighted materials from "Thinking Maps", is not a substitute for the 3-day training offered by Innovative Learning Group.
3. For further information regarding a 3-day training on Thinking Maps, go to:
http://thinkingmaps.com/
Resources for TeachersResources for Teachers
Concept Maps: Web ResourcesConcept Maps: Web Resources1. sitesforteachers.com
2. teacherweb.com
3. blackboard.com
4. Download inspiration.com or
mindtools.com software to be able
to create concept maps
Resources for TeachersResources for Teachers
General Science Writing:General Science Writing:
1. “Write to Learn Science” NSTA
book by Bob Tierney
Concept MapsConcept Maps
1. NSTA Concept map book
2. Learning How to Learn by
Novak
DesignedDesigned byby
Anne MabenAnne MabenAP Science CoachAP Science Coach