An Application of the Historical Model in Cmap

We propose to develop an understanding of the basic principles that give sustenance and consistency to the comprehension of a historic structure, under axles of thematic structure. In this case, the thematic structure is based in a disciplinary approach, in which some of the basic scientific disciplines [astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, biology and social sciences (anthropology, history, sociology, psychology, economics)] are displayed, situated and defined. This is formulated in our digital interactive program called: Kronos, which was developed in two platforms: CmapTools and a Web Based-Platform (HTML). The main idea is to use, as the thematic structure, the basic notions that constitute the scientific disciplines, through a historical projection. The program, Kronos, recognizes four major constituent and consecutive historical periods: 1) Astronomical times: origins of the universe and formation of the solar system. 2) Geological times: evolution of earth and life. 3) Human times: origins and evolution of mankind (social times). 4) Present times: our current situation (today, here, you, me, us). The program Kronos is a system of multiple representations, interactive, articulated with hyperlinks to cyberspace sites. Through a visual representation (A), which creates links to a concept representation (B), a visual – concept card (AB) is created, which in turn contains channels leading to cyberspace through hyperlinks. Then students have to create their own representations, both visual and conceptual, by building a concept map.