Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Peggy Taylor.Heyer, Sharon Annette2016-01-032016-01-032015https://scholarworks.montana.edu/handle/1/9261This project implemented student-made visuals daily in the life science classroom. Students used Play-Doh, white boards, and concept maps to create visuals that reinforced the science concepts. The use of student-made visuals increased understanding and retention for most students, and equally as important, caused students to have a positive attitude toward science.enLife sciencesConcept mappingManipulatives (Education)Middle school studentsProfessional PaperCopyright 2015 by Sharon Annette Heyer.