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THINKINGMAPS

Welcome to Awareness SessionBased on thought processes

Thinking MapsVisual Tools

Used in all content areas

Used by all teachers

Used in combination for depth of thought

Graphic OrganizersThinking MapsBased on isolated tasksInconsistent graphics across classroomsOften static formsDifficult for transferring across disciplinesUsually text or teacher centeredVisualConcrete patternsHighly successfulUseful for teaching and assessmentBased on fundamental thinking skillsConsistent graphic language for schoolHighly flexible formsEasily transferred across disciplinesStudent centered for cooperative learningWhyDo Thinking Maps Work?THINKING MAPS WORKBrain is very visualBrain wires things togetherBrain is a pattern detectorSee your thinkingContent is wired to the mapsDevelop automaticity with the mapsConnect thinking process to new materialBrain develops automaticity

Think about this as you see examples of Thinking MapsWill they help with instruction?Will they help students learn & remember information?Can they be used for assessment?

For defining in contextThe Circle MapCircle MapearthwormsHelp plantsLives in soilslimyEnemiesare birds2,700 kindLay eggsVibrationsNocturnalNo feethave hairNeed moistureTube shaped bodyScience kitInternetTeacherBooksBy Alex andMichel

SPINEThe Backbone; Spinal ColumnA pointed, hard growth of an animal; as a porcupines quillThe hinged back of a bookA pointed, hard growth on a plant, as a thornWhile at your desk, you should sit with your spine straight.The spines of the cactus really hurt me.

For describing thingsThe Bubble Map

Yates Mills Elementary School Raleigh, NC15This is a great way to reteach the Bubble Map. All of the examples are adjectives.

For comparing & contrastingThe Double Bubble MapCinderellaMei Ping andThe SilverShoeStepdaughter

MeanStepsistersPrincehaspartyLostshoeMarriedprincegooseFairyGod MotherOldladyMagicGooseFeathersShoe InhutStepDaughtersOlderStepDaughterYoungerMagic Wand

Mice

PrinceWenthouseto house

By Marisa

For classifying thingsThe Tree MapTree Map Life Cycle of a ButterflyEggCaterpillarChrysalisButterflyBlueGreen

tiny500eatsshedsskinchangesgoldLays eggTwo weeks

By Jewell and Anh

Algebra

For seeing parts of a wholeThe Brace Mapskeletonskulltorsolower bodyCranium Facial bonesBack boneribsHip bonefemurtibiafibula

By Brett

For seeing events in sequenceThe Flow Map

Yates Mills Elementary School Raleigh, NC39The art teacher had students create weather art and by adding the arrows, created a map.

How much energy does it take to

Meander down the hall, vault over a car, banter with your best friend for an hour, berate someone at the top of your voice, stalk a turtle, be a spectator at a concert?Least energyMost energy

For understanding cause & effectThe Multi Flow MapEd is lost on an iceisland.The ice broke offof the big island.I happened whenhe was asleep.He write messagesfor the birds.He walked aroundthe island.He wasalone.Talbot be comes his new friend.Multi-Flow MapBest Wishes,Ed

By Alandrea

Take a major event and create a Flow -- Multi-Flow Map to really see the relationships or connections.AgricultureClimateNatural ResourcesEconomic Development43The Multi-Flow Map is an extension of the Flow. You can go in and out of a Flow/Multi-Flow Map. This map demonstrates how effects can become the cause of the next event. Once again, we are making connections. This maps is color-coded. See chart in top right corner.

Use the MULTI-FLOW as a Pre-reading activity for PREDICTING

For seeing analogiesThe Bridge MapASHeadBodyNumeratorRelating Factor: _________________FractionIs the top part of...

Vocabulary Development

Now that you have seen examples of Thinking MapsDo you think Thinking Maps can be used for teaching, learning & assessing?If you decide to do Thinking MapsThis is what you will be buying into:Day OneFollow-up DaysYour commitment to use Thinking Maps as a common visual language in your school.