Concept Map - Active Learning Activity

Concept Map

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Information
Alias None
Bloom's Level Apply. Analyze
CAFE Level Main Course
Class Size Any Class Size
Difficulty Moderate
Modality Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online
Prep Time/
Materials		 Minimal to Moderate - Mapping Resources (paper, pens, etc) or Digital Tool
Time to Run 10-20 Minutes

Concept maps are visual representations of relationships between concepts or ideas. Ask students or groups of students to produce a simple, graphic representation or illustration of key concepts. Concept maps can be created with pen and paper, whiteboards, using post-its or using mind/concept mapping software. Concept maps allow students to identify connections that may not otherwise be obvious and prompt them to construct their own knowledge.

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To scaffold, start students off with simpler or familiar concepts and/or give students word banks to build a concept map together.

This activity can also be a longer term project. Start small and build map throughout several class periods or even over the semester.

  • Canva
  • Lucid Chart

Have students create and share maps on Google Slides, individually or in breakout groups. For larger or more complex concept maps, consider free digital tools (like Lucidchart, Draw.Io, or Miro).