Concept maps as a teaching and learning strategy: classification of matter
Keywords:
Higher Education, Adult Education, Chemistry, Physical Science, ScienceAbstract
Chemistry forms the basis for all natural sciences. It is referred to as "the central science" as it links physical sciences (like physics and geology) with life sciences (such as biology and medicine). Its study of matter has a crucial role in grasping scientific phenomena.
The Classification of Matter concept map (graphic organizer) visually shows how matter is grouped by its physical and chemical traits. Concept maps help students understand and remember the subject better.
Downloads
References
Atkins, P. & de Paula, J. (2013). Atkins' Physical Chemistry (10th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Blessinger, P. (2020). Making sense of pedagogy. Higher Education Tomorrow. Volume 7, Article 3. http://www.patrickblessinger.com/making-sense-of-pedagogy
Brown, T. L., LeMay, H. E., Bursten, B. E., & Murphy, C. J. (2014). Chemistry: The Central Science (13th ed.). Pearson.
Hill, J. W., & Kolb, D. K. (2011). Chemistry for Changing Times (13th ed.). Pearson.
Novak, J. D., & Cañas, A. J. (2008). The Theory Underlying Concept Maps and How to Construct Them. Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. https://cmap.ihmc.us/publications/researchpapers/TheoryUnderlyingConceptMaps.pdf
Prince, M. (2004). Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-231. https://engr.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/drive/1smSpn4AiHSh8z7a0MHDBwhb_JhcoLQmI/2004-Prince_AL.pdf
Silberberg, M. S. (2017). Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Educational Perspectives Magazine (REPED)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
