Concept Mapping

 

Eugene Palatulan

Marble Hill High School for International Studies, Bronx

 

Summer Research Program for Science Teachers

August 2009

 

 

Subject: Chemistry

 

Follow initial directions in the Biology Concept Mapping Lesson Plan.

 

Task II(a): Similar to the concept map you created about yourself, you can also create a concept map that will test your knowledge on how well you know a particular topic. Remember, the most important part of a concept map is the connections you make between the concepts.

Using the following terms, create a concept map that revolves around the topic of Chemical Bonding.

 

Physical properties

Chemical properties

Valence electrons

Ionic compound

Covalent compound

Chemical bonds: Ionic, Covalent, Metallic

Polar (Symmetrical)

Nonpolar (Asymmetrical)

Electron-dot diagram (Lewis Structure)

Elements

Compounds

Ions

Noble gases

Electronegativity

Feel free to add concepts that you think should be included.

 

Task II(b): If time permits and you feel like challenging yourself, try to build a concept map about Periodic Table. This time you are in charge of coming up with the key concepts and connections. (Hint: groups, metals, nonmetals, etc.)

 

When all the groups are done with their concept maps, be ready to assess/grade another group’s concept map using the concept map rubric.