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Why?

Why?

mind map = technique to draw information into diagrams

mind map = technique to draw information into diagrams

students working on mind maps

brain power

brain power

Assignment suggestions

Language

Language

book summary

each chapter is a main topic

characters, actions, details become subtopics

writing stories

writing essays

Science

Science

understand cause and effect in various situations

microorganisms

survival of the species

Earth, Moon and Sun

sources of energy

History

History

timelines and characterizations for historical periods

Rome

Greece

Egypt

Geography

Geography

important capitals

world geography

oceans, seas, major manmade canals, largest rivers

natural products and produced goods in different nations

Chemistry

Chemistry

organic Chemistry

general approach

oxidation

neutralization

acids and bases

reversible reactions

matter

Biology

Biology

cells

body systems

plant systems

animal systems

How?

create assignment

students will have to build mind maps

give instructions

decide if students will work individually/collaboratively

share assignment with students

check assignment's status

assessment

turn mind maps into presentations