Study Skills Mind Maps Learning Objectives To understand
Study Skills Mind Maps
Learning Objectives To understand what is meant by a MIND MAP To understand the concept of how to produce a basic mind map
Question Three fat ladies stood under an umbrella but none of them got wet. Why didn't any of them get wet? Answer at the end
Mind Maps A mind map is • an easy way to get information into and out of our brain. • quick and it works • taking notes that are not boring • best way of coming up with ideas and planning projects
Mind Maps Your brain thinks in colours and pictures What pops into our head if I say the word? HOUSE
Mind Maps Would it be a printout of the word, written in a line across the page or would you get a picture in your mind
Mind Map It was the picture
Mind Map Tool Kit • Blank paper – landscape • Coloured pens • Your brain
How to make a Mind Map Draw a picture in the middle of the paper that sums up your main topic/subject
How to make a Mind Map Draw some thick lines from the picture to show your main ideas Attic Bathroom Bedroom Lounge Hall Kitchen
How to make a Mind Map Now add some pictures to aid your memory Attic Bathroom Bedroom Lounge Hall Kitchen
Mind Map You can add in extra lines – like the branches of a tree to extend your ideas.
Mind Map Yourself Take a sheet of A 4 paper – landscape Draw a picture of your face in the middle with 5 branches coming out. Complete your mind map like this one to show your LIKES
Mind Map Finish at home ANIMALS Dog Cat
Next Lesson What can Mind Maps do for you? Bring your mind map about yourself to class next week
Nearly Forgot the Answer It was not raining
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