Week 6:
Concept/Mind Mapping
Use in the
Classroom
I would use the Mind Map in my classroom to introduce the
properties of matter. Students will have time to explore the resources provided
on the mind map. After exploring, students would work collaboratively to create
a Google Slides Presentation about the Properties of Matter. If groups found
resources that are reputable, they would be able to share them on the Mind Map.
Students will use a
mind map to explore resources.
Students will work
collaboratively to create a Google Slides Presentation.
Students will explain
the properties of matter.
I am incorporating collaboration by having students work
together to create a Google Slides Presentation. Collaboration is very important in my
classroom. I use it in many different ways. Students collaborate within science
experiments, reading groups, math projects and more! Since my district is a 1:1
Chromebook district, I have many opportunities for collaboration within Google
Apps for Education. I think that collaboration is important because students
must learn how to work with others. I also feel that students can learn so much
from each other!
Application
I find that the Coherence Principle is one that I frequently
use. Mind Mapping makes very easy to use this principle since you are able to
just post the basics. I like how I was able to describe the links briefly so
that students could understand how it related to the topic. I also attempted to
use the redundancy principle. I used text, video, and images to relay information
about a topic to students. Finally, Mind Maps make it very easy to segment
information. I tried to segment my Map into the different types of matter.
Reflection
I really enjoy the concept of Mind Mapping. I love how you
can use it with any topic. I think it would also be great to have students use
it to outline writing projects. I think in the future, I would like to try and
see how a different program would work. I liked Coggle, but sometimes found the
formatting to be a bit difficult. I like how I could have posted the YouTube
videos directly on the page, but it really messed up my formatting (which I did
not like), so I decided to link them instead.
Works Cited:
(I wasn’t able to include
the YouTube Links on my Mind Map without messing up formatting)
Benjah-bmm27. (2007,
May 1). Monatomic Chlorine Gas 3D. Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
The Audiopedia.
(2016, August 13). What is Liquid? Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
https://youtu.be/sEzOUNraa7U
Fun Science Demos.
(2014, September 12). What is a Gas? Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
Kaneiderdaniel. (2008, April 20). Solid Molecule. Retrieved June
11, 2017, from
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Solid.png
Niabot. (2008, April
20). Liquid Model. Retrieved
June 11, 2017, from
Studios, A. R.
(n.d.). Solid Basics. Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_solid.html
Studios, A. R.
(n.d.). Liquid Basics. Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_liquid.html
Studios, A. R.
(n.d.). Looking for a Gas. Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
Twig World. (2015,
January 13). What is a Solid? Retrieved June 11, 2017, from
https://youtu.be/aHvJ5v0zhoQ
I agree that Coggle is great but the changes they have made has really done a number on formatting. Like you, I had to link all of my images and videos. Your simple mind map could be something you require your students to create at the end of a topic or unit as a way to assess their understanding.
ReplyDeleteAgain, I love how simple this is and yet it has so much information available. I would love to use something like this with my Chemistry students. You are right that it fits with the Coherence Principle well, as it is just the basic information, and students learn more when they get to the actual site.
ReplyDeleteBrittany,
ReplyDeleteI used coggle myself and I loved it and it looks like you did too. It seems like this chemistry mind map will be used more for older students but, it is very easy to comprehend and get around. The videos were very informative and animated as well which I think students will enjoy. Great job!
Shawn