Tag: concept

  • Learn about the Blood Using Graphic Organizers

    Learn about the Blood Using Graphic Organizers

    Students use graphic organizers to learn about the types of blood cells and their functions. Student either complete a concept map or design their own.

  • Create a Concept Map of Biomolecules

    Create a Concept Map of Biomolecules

    This activity asks students to work in groups to create a concept map (graphic organizer) on the biological macromolecules:  carbohydrates, lipids, fats, and nucleic acids.   Students are given brief instructions and a sample map to get them started, but they are responsible for determining what details are important in each section.

  • Cell Structures: A Graphic Organizer

    Cell Structures: A Graphic Organizer

    This graphic organizer (concept map) organizes the cell structures around three main parts of the eukaryotic cell: the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane.

  • Body Systems Graphic Organizer

    Body Systems Graphic Organizer

    Graphic of the body systems where students fill in blanks about structures within the organ system and their functions.   This concept map can be used as a review or as a way to organize notes over the body systems.

  • Concept Map on Blood

    Concept Map on Blood

    Students studying blood and the lymphatic students can get overwhelmed with the terminology used to describe blood and how blood is categorized.   This project is designed to help students organize these difficult terms by creating a large concept map which groups related ideas together and connects them to other ideas – a concept map!   …

  • Concept Maps and Graphic Organizers

    Concept Maps and Graphic Organizers

    Concept mapping is a great way to get students to organize information about a topic.   Sometimes I have them work in groups around poster paper, like this project in anatomy on Body Tissues.  On other projects, students use concept mapping software to map topics in class, like evolution.  Students can work on their own…