1. Today’s Class Attendance and Housekeeping Introduction to Concept Maps
Concept Map Activity (computer lab C-111)
Exit Card

2. For extra help:
come see me in B-102
Remember
Test on Excretory System & Concentration is Tomorrow Tuesday February 17th or Wednesday February 18th
Study the note package I gave you:
Know the structures and their functions
Be able to label the diagrams
Know the pathway for urine production
Know how to do concentration and dilution calculations
Know what homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions are

3. Excretory System Review

4. The other day a student (Tommy) asked Ms. Walsh:
“Is it true that Kim Jong Un doesn’t pee or poo?”
What do you think?

5. Introduction
Have you ever made or heard of concept maps?

6. Let’s look at an example!
Concept Maps
A concept map is a diagram that shows relationships between concepts
It is a graphical way to represent knowledge
Let’s look at an example!

8. 3 main components:
Main theme
Related concepts or topics
Links

9. The Excretory System 1) Main theme
You should start off by identifying the main theme for your map
In our case this will be:
The Excretory System

10. 2) Related concepts or topics
After identifying the main theme, you should think of a list of all the related concepts and topics
For example:
cells, tissues and organs associated with the system
The functions of the system
The functions of the different components of the system

11. Draw links between concepts to demonstrate how they are related
Once you have your list of concepts, think of how they are related to one another
Draw links between concepts to demonstrate how they are related

12. Example Main theme Related topic Related topic Related topic
Link
Link
Link
Related topic
Link
Link
Further detail
Link
Link
Further detail
Further detail

13. There is no right or wrong way to do this! 

14. Time to make your own! (20 minutes)
Please write the names of your team members on the back of the sheet 

15. Gallery Walk (5 mins)
Walk around the class and take a look at what the other groups have made.
Is it different from yours? How? Is it effective?

16. Discussion How did you like that activity?
Do you think it’s a useful way to study?
How could I improve the activity for the next time? What would make it better?

17. Exit Card
There is currently some debate as to whether drinking sports drinks after an intense workout is the best option for hydration and recovery.
Based on this food label from a Gatorade bottle, your knowledge of the excretory system, and your own personal experience, tell me whether you think drinking sports drinks like Gatorade is a good way to hydrate after intense exercise. Remember to justify your answers!