Concept maps are a very effective tool to use when presenting information visually to a class. With the
use of technology, teachers and students can easily construct concept maps on their computer. Concept
maps are not only being used for classroom collaboration but also as a means of assessment. Concept
maps can be used to pre-assess the student’s knowledge, to organize the information learned by the
student, and as the basis of a portfolio to evaluate the student’s performance. I have designed a concept
map for third grade lesson on the butterfly life cycle which is viewable below.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Name: Janelle Webb | Date: October 3, 2010 |
Curriculum Content: Science | Grade/Level: Third |
GLE 0307.4.1 Identify the different life stages through which plants and animals pass. 0307.4.1 Sequence diagrams that illustrate various stages in the development of an organism. 0307.4.2 Create a timeline to depict the changes that occur during an organism’s life cycle. 0307.4.3 Differentiate among the stages in the life cycle of a butterfly, mealworm, frog, and plant. | |
NETS-T Performance Indicators: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_for_Teachers_2008.htm · 1c - promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. · 2a - design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. · 2c- customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. · 3c- communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. | |
NETS-T Performance Indicators: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_for_Teachers_2008.htm 1a - promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. 2a - design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. 2d - provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. | |
TN State Computer Technology Learning Accomplishments: http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/computer/index.shtml 3.1.1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. b. Use input devices, such as mouse, keyboard, and voice/sound recorder. c. Use output devices, such as disk drive, printer, multimedia projector/display screen, etc. 3.1.2. Students will exhibit a proficiency in the use of technology. b. Demonstrate the proper sequence of steps to operate a computer. | |
Essential Question: What are the different stages in the development of a butterfly? | |
Concept Map Integration Plan: The class will use Dabbleboard [www.dabbleboard.com] to generate ideas about the lifecycle of a butterfly during a brainstorming session. The teacher can list the information in a chart or diagram along with pictures for visual representation. The information gathered during the brainstorming session will be referred to during instruction and will illustrate concepts that answer the essential question. Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be provided with a printed copy of a concept map that the teacher created with the class in PowerPoint. The concept map will be provided to the students and placed in their notebook to use as a study tool. | |
Brief description of the Instruction Plan: Students will brainstorm the different stages of the life cycle of a butterfly using Dabbleboard. Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to the students and discuss the story with the students. Show a video about the life cycle of a butterfly using YouTube [www.youtube.com] or Google [video.google.com] to add to the student’s knowledge of this subject. Have the students make their own lifecycle book using paper, pencils, crayons, etc. to show what they learned about butterflies. At the conclusion of the planned instructional periods the students will be provided with a concept map (created in PowerPoint for easy use with SmartBoard) that was created using the ideas that the students brainstormed at the beginning of the lesson. The final concept map will provide a visual representation of the stages of a butterfly’s life from egg to butterfly. | |
Additional Technology Integration to be Used: This lesson plan will include the use of a Web 2.0 tool and a concept map that is generated in PowerPoint. | |
Description of the ‘relative advantage’ of all technology being used in this lesson: The brainstorming session will be conducted online using Dabbleboard during Science in the classroom. At the conclusion of the lesson the teacher will distribute a concept map to the students that was created using PowerPoint. The final map can easily be edited in PowerPoint and printed for the students to have in their notebook. The use of technology in this lesson makes the creation and editing of a concept map quick and easy Also, technology aids in the learning process of the lesson on butterflies. | |
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