Thinking Maps Loretta Gissendanner Alicia Lovitt Thinking Maps

Thinking Maps Loretta Gissendanner & Alicia Lovitt

Thinking Maps • Thinking maps are eight visual-verbal learning tools, each based on a fundamental thinking process and used together as a set of tools for showing relationships.

Bubble map Characteristic of Main idea (AKA Spider map) Characteristic of Main idea Main Idea Characteristic of Main idea

Bubble map Offense Defense (AKA Spider map) Sportsmanship Basketball Dedication Equipment coachable Teamwork

Topic B interest Double Bubble Map Topic A interest Common interest Topic B Common interest Topic A interest • Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

Double Bubble Map Smooth & creamy salty Made from peanut gooey Taste good on bread Peanut butter Types of spread Jelly sweet Made from fruit • Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

Double Bubble Map pepperoni Has toppings pizza Both are pies cheesecake • Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

Double Bubble Map • Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

Double Bubble Map • Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

• Flow Charts are used to process an idea and come to a final conclusion. Flow Chart Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 (Final Step) Poss. Outcome

Flow Chart • Flow Charts are used to process an idea and come to a final conclusion. Inspection Fall in Open Ranks March/ Dress right dress Report Inspection Pass Fail

• Bridge Maps are used to Figure out 1 thing as compared to another by using analogies. Bridge Map Word 1 Word 3 as Word 2 Word 4 Ex. Chief 1 SG as SAI ? * AI

Brace map Part Main Idea (whole) Part • Brace Maps are used to break down an idea. Ex. Part Platoon leader Platoon Squad leaders Squad members