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Visual maps showing simple links between concepts.

 

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Visual Mapping - Free Downloads

 

Please feel free to download and use any maps posted below. I am slowly adding the association maps I have completed, and I hope to add some free concept maps soon. You should also be able to make your own concept maps from the association maps if you read the information on the concept map link above. If you have your own concept map resources that you are willing to share for free, I might also be able to upload them here, so get in touch. If you use one of the maps, I would also appreciate some feedback if you have the time.

 

KS3 Science Association Maps

 

Variables Overview

 

This association map was developed to support students with learning the language of variables. My students were particularly having problems understanding the difference between variables and values, and then with the different types of values (categoric, ordered, discrete and continuous). A valuable spin off was the opportunity to link these ideas back to the core principle that an experiment should answer a question about a relationship.

 

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Flower Structure

 

This association map shows the relationship between the parts of an insect polinated flower. It enables students to clarify the structure and function for a number new terms, and would be most advantageous when used with several pictures, or a dissection. Coloured and uncoloured versions are available.

 

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Light and Sound 

 

This association map was developed using the keywords from the Go Science 2 text book (Chapter 6) It's one of the biggest single maps I've developed, so don't think they all need to be this size. The first page shows the initial keywords. The second page shows the map with initial keywords in orange. The third and fourth pages are alternative versions of the final map. One with no colour and one using colour to denote sections (sorry the PDF process has led to a little overlay of boxes, but I hope things are still clear. Each of these could well be considered an association map in its own right, and I have used them as such when teaching the unit.

 

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OCR AS Level Biology Association Maps

 

The maps below show keywords and relationships for the relevant topics in an A4 format. Words are taken from the OCR text book glossary. These maps form a useful revision aid, or can assist as a word bank when first learning about a topic.

 

Cell Structure

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Enzymes Overview

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Chemical Structures (Grouped)

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Fats and Lipids

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Nucleic Acids

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Other Resources

 

I have shared other resources on the Times Educational Supplement (TES) web site for teaching resources. You will find the listing for my resources by clicking the link below. As time allows I will move the concept map ones to this site.

 

TES Teaching Resources

 

Many thanks for looking through the site. I hope the resources will be of use. Good Luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This website gives an overview of three visual mapping options, concept maps, mind maps, and association maps, to support an understanding of the differences between them, and to help visitors to select the option best suited to their needs.

 

 

The author approaches the topic from a secondary science teaching background, coupled with a spell using graphical mapping techniques to support process modelling in a business environment.