Neurology Concept Map

Using the terms, phrases, and linking statements provided, construct a concept map showing the relations/characteristics that were covered in the neurology unit. Poster paper will be provided. A rough draft must be presented before you start on your concept map design. A visual for each cluster must be provided. Two lists will be provided: terms/phrases and linking statements. You may construct linking statements if you desire.

Linking Statements

1) Include
2) Which Includes
3) Such As
4) Which Are Involved In
5) Are Divided Into
6) Which Communicates To/Across
7) Is Controlled By
8) Which Secrete/Secretes
9) Which Relates
10) Which Is Divided Into
11) Which Contains
12) Which Consists Of
13) Made Of
14) Into The Categories
15) Which Is Made Of
16) Results In
17) Occurs In
And any other linking terms that you can develop….

Neurological Unit: Terms and Phrases (#1,5,6,9 and #34 plus 26 of the listed terms must be represented on your map)

1) NERVOUS SYSTEM                                 22) Reflex Arc
2) Spinal chord                                                  23) Cerebellum
3) Motor neurons                                               24) Parasympathetic
4) Synapses                                                       25) Sympathetic
5) PNS                                                              26) Retina
6) CNS                                                              27) Lens
7) Brain                                                              28) Sensory neurons
8) Neurotransmitters                                           29) Optic nerve
9) Neuron                                                          30) Auditory nerve  
10) Interneurons                                                 31) Dopamine Endorphins
11) Eye                                                              32) Cerebrum
12) Ear                                                              33) Thought
13) Frontal lobe                                                  34) Neurological Condition Poster
14) Occipital lobe                                               35) Dendrites
15) Iris                                                               36) Cell Body
16) Sclera                                                          37) Axon
17) Receptors                                                    38) Neurochemistry
18) Cocaine
19) Caffeine
20) Alcohol
21) Temporal lobe

*Numbers 1,5,6,9 must be utilized as the starting points for your map

** 34 will be a "mini-map" that will consist of your group poster project. The mini-map will possess the name of the condition and 5 terms and phrases of your choice. Linking words must be provided for each strand. An illustration/picture must be provided for this cluster/grouping.

What Would an "A" Concept Map Would Possess

      · Consists of 32 terms including Nervous System, PNS, CNS, and Neurological Condition
      · All linking words are clear and appropriate
      · Pictures/illustrations provided for each grouping/cluster
      · Map stands alone/independent of verbal explanation
      · Neat product/appealing

The University of Arizona
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
General Biology Program for Secondary Teachers
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