When you think of one topic, related ideas and details invariably follow. That's concept mapping! Jot down ideas with a straightforward graphic organizer that works both electronically and as a printed resource.

Concepts

brainstorming, concept mapping, organizing information

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Make the link available to individuals or small groups when conducting research in a computer lab
• Model concept mapping by projecting the worksheet onto the board and filling in the spaces during a class reading assignment

Classroom Considerations

• One topic branches into six subtopics, which branch into sixteen additional topics; learners may need to modify this format for their needs

Pros

• Not specific to any specific subject, making the resource ideal for any class setting
  
• There is no character limit in each box, so learners can add lengthy quotations if needed

Cons

• None