Using Prezis in the Classroom

The premise of this concept map includes a lot of different complicated ideas. The hydrologic cycle is pretty basic and by 6th grade most students understand that. However, most students do not see the connection between the water cycle and the effect it has on other things here on Earth. My idea for using this in the classroom would be for two reasons. The first is to show how each of these complicated processes are all connected to one another. When one thing is altered, it might throw off another process, as can be shown with the concept map that was created. The second reason I would use this in the classroom is as a modeling tool. I think in order to get students to design their own creative pieces of work, you need to show them something to start from or set the bar. By showing them a dynamic presentation, I would then assign them to create their own Prezi based on a similar concept or topic. I could also have them create a concept map based on only 1 of the 4 main concept circles that was presented, and have them go further in depth on that topic. (one side note, I am color blind, so the use of color graphics for different squares, circles, etc. are basically meaningless and so that is why none of my color circles match the original)