In this activity, you will work with a group to connect APES Unit 6 vocabulary terms. Your goal is to build a concept map by placing tiles and explaining how ideas are related.

Your Goal

• Make meaningful connections between energy concepts
• Explain your thinking clearly
• Ask questions and challenge ideas respectfully

How to Play

Setup

• Work in a group of 3–5 students
• Each player gets 5–6 hexagon tiles
• One tile is placed in the center to start

Your Turn

1. Look at your tiles.
2. Choose one tile that connects to a tile already on the board.
3. Place it next to that tile.
4. Explain how the two ideas are connected.

Good Connections Sound Like:

• “This leads to…”
• “This process causes…”
• “These are related because…”
• “This is an example of…”

Challenge (Optional)

If you disagree or want more explanation, say: “Challenge.”

You can:

• Ask questions
• Ask for more detail
• Explain why the connection may not be correct

What Happens Next?

• If the group agrees → the tile stays
• If not → the tile is removed and goes back to the player

If You’re Stuck

You can say: “Pass”

Winning the Game

The first player to use all of their tiles wins.

Vocabulary Review Table

Use this table to write or review definitions for key APES Unit 6 terms.