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<strong>Concept</strong> <strong><strong>Map</strong>ping</strong> & <strong>Map</strong> <strong>Tests</strong><br />

A <strong>concept</strong> <strong>map</strong> <strong>is</strong> a <strong>diagram</strong> <strong>that</strong> shows how ideas and <strong>concept</strong>s relate to each other<br />

The main idea of a <strong>concept</strong> <strong>map</strong> <strong>is</strong> shown at the top of the <strong>map</strong> in a rectangle<br />

Subheadings branch off the main idea to organize the <strong>map</strong> and are connected with arrows<br />

main idea<br />

Key <strong>concept</strong>s branch off of the subheadings<br />

main idea<br />

sub headings<br />

key <strong>concept</strong>s


each layer of the <strong>map</strong> becomes<br />

more specific<br />

definitions branch off the key <strong>concept</strong>s<br />

main idea<br />

sub headings<br />

key <strong>concept</strong>s<br />

definitions<br />

examples connect to the definitions<br />

main idea<br />

sub headings<br />

key <strong>concept</strong>s<br />

definitions<br />

examples


Here's an example of a <strong>concept</strong> <strong>map</strong><br />

Energy<br />

Main Topic<br />

Types Forms sub-headings<br />

Transformations<br />

potential kinetic electrical<br />

mechanical chemical<br />

key <strong>concept</strong>s<br />

electrical → mechanical<br />

mechanical → electrical<br />

chemical → electrical<br />

energy of<br />

position<br />

energy of<br />

motion<br />

energy of<br />

moving<br />

electrons<br />

energy of<br />

moving<br />

parts<br />

energy of<br />

chemical<br />

bonds<br />

definitions<br />

ex. roller coaster at<br />

the top of a hill has<br />

potential energy<br />

ex. roller coaster at<br />

the bottom of a hill has<br />

kinetic energy<br />

ex. cell phone<br />

charger uses<br />

electricity<br />

ex. bicycle<br />

has moving<br />

parts<br />

ex. food<br />

contains<br />

chemical<br />

energy<br />

examples - should include explanation<br />

ex. a motor<br />

converts<br />

electrical energy<br />

to mechanical<br />

ex. a generator<br />

converts<br />

mechanical energy<br />

to electrical<br />

ex. a battery<br />

converts<br />

chemical energy<br />

to electrical


7 items<br />

Olive Garden<br />

frosty<br />

McDonald's<br />

Dairy Queen<br />

baby back ribs<br />

Burger King<br />

chalupa<br />

In a <strong>map</strong> test you'll be given a l<strong>is</strong>t of <strong>concept</strong>s to put in a <strong>map</strong>.<br />

All <strong>concept</strong>s must be connected something.<br />

Your <strong>map</strong> must be complete and include the definitions of<br />

<strong>concept</strong>s covered in the teacher questions.<br />

What <strong>is</strong> the main idea of th<strong>is</strong> <strong>map</strong>?<br />

Restaurants<br />

What are some sub-headings? fast food sit-down<br />

Restaurants<br />

Fast food<br />

Sit down<br />

Dairy Queen<br />

McDonald's<br />

Burger King<br />

Olive Garden<br />

chalupa<br />

frosty<br />

baby back ribs


Is everything connected?<br />

No<br />

Is the <strong>map</strong> complete?<br />

No<br />

Restaurants<br />

Fast food<br />

Sit down<br />

Dairy Queen<br />

McDonald's<br />

Burger King<br />

Olive Garden<br />

chalupa<br />

frosty<br />

baby back ribs<br />

Restaurants<br />

Fast food<br />

Sit down<br />

Dairy Queen<br />

Taco Bell<br />

McDonald's<br />

Wendy's<br />

Burger King<br />

Chilli's<br />

Olive Garden<br />

blizzard chalupa big mac frosty whopper<br />

baby back ribs<br />

never ending<br />

pasta bowl

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