Thinking Maps Mini Course
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Welcome To Thinking Maps in the Classroom Mini Course!
You're probably thinking, what are thinking maps? How can I use them in my own classroom or for my own learning? Thinking Maps are visual graphic organizers that allow students to visualize their thinking. Thinking Maps help students feel more empowered and confident with their work and push there thinking. This course is to give you a quick overview of a few of the thinking maps that are less common to aid you in your classrooms. Watch this short video below to get a better idea of why Thinking Maps are such a great tool in todays classrooms to help students become more successful.
While you are navigating through this course, if there is a time when you need more clarification or help, feel free to use this google doc as a place to leave your questions or comments. Feel free to respond or answer to anyones question/comment.
Objectives
- Students will become familiar with four different thinking maps
- Students will know when to use each map.
- Students will be able to create their own thinking maps
- What is the Purpose of a Tree Map?
- Thinking Process/Key Words
- How to create a Tree Map
- Activity/Assessment
- What is the Purpose of a Brace Map?
- Thinking Process/Key Words
- How to create a Brace Map
- Activity/Assessment
- What is the Purpose of a Flow Map?
- Thinking Process/Key Words
- How to create a Flow Map
- Activity/Assessment
- What is the Purpose of a Bridge Map?
- Thinking Process/Key Words
- How to create a Bridge Map
- Activity/Assessment