Concept Mapping
Marble Hill High School for International Studies, Bronx
Summer Research Program for Science Teachers
August 2009
Subject: Chemistry
Follow initial directions in the Biology Concept Mapping Lesson Plan.
Task II(a): Similar to the concept map you created about yourself, you can also create a concept map that will test your knowledge on how well you know a particular topic. Remember, the most important part of a concept map is the connections you make between the concepts.
Using the following terms, create a concept map that revolves around the topic of Chemical Bonding.
Physical properties
Chemical properties
Valence electrons
Ionic compound
Covalent compound
Chemical bonds: Ionic, Covalent, Metallic
Polar (Symmetrical)
Nonpolar (Asymmetrical)
Electron-dot diagram (Lewis Structure)
Elements
Compounds
Ions
Noble gases
Electronegativity
Feel free to add concepts that you think should be included.
Task II(b): If time permits and you feel like challenging yourself, try to build a concept map about Periodic Table. This time you are in charge of coming up with the key concepts and connections. (Hint: groups, metals, nonmetals, etc.)
When all the groups are done with their concept maps, be ready to assess/grade another group’s concept map using the concept map rubric.