A concept map for the Modeling cycle
At the AAPT meeting in Ann Arbor, I presented a poster on concept mapping in physics classes. An idea that arose there was the creation of a concept map of the ASU Modeling Cycle, so I created one. Take a look and let me know what you think. I’ll probably make adjustments to it when I get suggestions.
Modeling cycle in physics – concept map style (PDF)
A copy of the CmapTools file is here. CmapTools can be downloaded here.
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Hi, Lee: very good concept map on the modeling cycle! I’m sending you some suggestions by e-mail. I’m a Physics teacher aaaat UMCE, Santiago-Chile.
In the sense of classical Gowin and Novak concept maps, what is the focus question this concept map addresses?
How is this map different from a cyclical flow chart of the modeling process?
I know nothing about the ASU modeling cycle so I am coming to this pair of concept maps from utter ignorance.
MarcC, you’re correct. This is more of a flow chart than a concept map. I was more showing what could be done with the CmapTools program.
I do agree that your circular map is great fun. I asked because my Cmap Tools concept maps regularly get so large that I have to switch over to the force-directed automatic layout features to be able to view my maps without dozens of crossing lines.
Wow. Pretty cool. I hadn’t experimented with the “automatic layout” tool yet. It does a nice job!