The main topic or concept will be “CELLULARRESPIRATION and PHOTOSYNTHESISâ€. Fromthis main concept, you will branch out and link to the otherconcepts.
Link the concepts with connectors and labels if there areconcepts that are linked between units. Note: the connecting arrowsdo not have to be linear, they may be curved.
You may choose to use the ILC Mind Mapping Tool to create yourconcept map.
Tips for constructing a Concept Map:
- Start with a major theme or concept. This is usually at the topof the page or in the middle of the page, but it does not have tobe.
- Shift is from more complex to less complex idea or major tominor. These ideas or concepts should be contained in boxes orovals and should only be one or two words.
- Connecting lines are drawn between concepts to recognize theirrelationships. Linking words are placed on the lines stating therelationship between concepts. Linking words: Contains, is a partof, involves, uses, etc.
- Cross links can be made between one part of the concepthierarchy or classification and another.
- Optional: Colour can be used to follow relationships or as avisual aid.
Sample Concept Map
Below is an example of a concept map that explores conceptsrelated to the conservation of momentum.
