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Mapping Memory

National Geographic

Mapping Memory

Concept explanations may appear in textbooks or magazines, but they also appear in a variety of other contexts. You can find podcasts that explain concepts on iTunes University, or Web tutorials that explain concepts on sites like the National Library of Medicine. Infographics or interactive graphics, like the example below from National Geographic Online, are used frequently to explain complex concepts such as neuroscience.

As you interact with the graphic, consider the following:

Consider what you know about The National Geographic Society — its work, publications, and mission. How well do you think this graphic fits the character of National Geographic? Which features make you feel this way?
How does the experience of clicking through the graphic change what you learn from it? Does the interaction help explain the concept of memory in the brain better?

Click on the tabs to see annotated versions of the pages.

Click here to see a larger version of this interactive graphic.

Source: NationalGeographic.com