Logic gates Connection Map by George Harding Connection

Logic gates Connection Map by George Harding

Connection Maps are an ideal way to summarise and make connections within a topic on a single sheet of paper. • Similar to a mind-map but at a higher level • With a greater emphasis on why words or concepts are linked • Students are given the words but must explain why they are linked on the line

What are they? • Connection Maps are a collection of key words relevant to a topic – these could be people, events, years, policies etc. . • which are written/typed on a sheet of A 4 or A 3 paper and are scattered across the document with spaces between them.

How does the activity work? • Students should write the name of each topic in a box/circle /underline • Students are asked to make connections between the different key terms by drawing a line between the relevant words • Students write a couple of words on the line or beside the line to explain the connection • Students should make as many connections as they can on the sheet. • These links can then be shared in a class discussion.

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Collaborative Activity • Students can pass their connection maps to the next table/group to add their own ideas; this could help with students who are struggling to make connections/prompt

Differentiation • To add differentiation to the connection map activity, you can ask students to colour code their links dependent on how many key words they add together. • By colour coding their links you can easily see how far students have challenged themselves in making as many complex connections as possible. • Here you can challenge your more able students to make connections between as many key terms as possible, with the ultimate challenge of connection ALL the key terms together in a single chain.

• Its engaging and includes active talk • Promotes stretch and challenge • Is easily understood - students do not need to see examples before they can fully applicate what they do • Can be used by all abilities • Does not require elaborate setting up preparing these tasks takes no time at all