Assignment #4: Concept Mapping Using Inpiration

Topic A in grade one science is called creating colour. Students learn about the different types of colours (primary, secondary, and tertiary), and that by mixing colors you can create other colours. Two of the specific outcomes from this unit are to:

• identify colours in a variety of natural and manufactured objects, and
• predict and describe changes in colour that result form the mixing of primary colours

At the end of the colour topic it would be effective to have students create a concept map about colours to demonstrate their knowledge. Students could be instructed to include the primary and secondary colours and how these two types of colours are connected, and to use descriptions or pictures of objects to give examples of each colour. This concept map would demonstrate whether or not a student meets the specific outcomes listed above.

The general and specific outcomes from division one of the ICT program of studies, which relate best to this project include:

F6 Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the operating skills required in a variety of technologies.

1.1 Perform basic computer operations, including powering up, inserting disks, moving the cursor, clicking on an icon, using pull-down menus, executing programs, saving files, retrieving files, printing, ejecting disks and powering down.

P3 Students will communicate through multimedia

1.1 Access images, such as clip art, to support communication

P4 Students will integrate various applications

1.1 Integrate text and graphics to form a meaningful message

1.2 Balance text and graphics for visual effect