Concept Mapping 1

 concept map is a diagram or graphical tool that visually represents relationships between

concepts and ideas. Most concept maps depict ideas as boxes or circles (also called nodes),

which are structured hierarchically and connected with lines or arrows (also called arcs). These

lines are labelled with linking words and phrases to help explain the connections between

concepts. Concept maps are also referred to as conceptual diagrams. While other types of

diagrams may look similar, concept maps have specific characteristics differentiating them

from other visual tools. Concept maps work very well for classes or content that have visual

elements or in times when it is important to see and understand relationships between different

things.