Mind Mapping

1. Mind Mapping What makes a good mind map?

2. Lesson Objectives • Learn the 7 principles of constructing a mind map • Construct a mind map for a civilisation

3. Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UCXalYcoko

4. 7 Principles to construct a mind map • Start in the centre of a landscape page • Use an image or picture for your central idea • Use colours throughout

5. 7 Principles to construct a mind map • Connect Main Branches to the central image • Make branches curve and flow • Use 5 key words per line • Use pictures throughout

7. Advantages Helps you to: • Consolidate your learning • Recall the content • Break down large topics into manageable sizes

8. Misconceptions • Mind maps are difficult to do • Only useful for visual learners • Colors and drawings are for primary school children

9. Example

10. Example

11. It is your turn! • Form into your groups. • 1 set of color pencils, 1 piece of paper • Assigning • A, B, C  India • D, E, F, G  China • H, I, J  Southeast Asia • 15 minutes to complete! (You can use your textbook)

12. Seating arrangement Whiteboard A H G E I B F D J C

13. Recap: What makes a good mind map? • Content • Organisation/ Visual Appeal • Use of colours • Simple drawings

14. Closure • Learnt the 7 steps of constructing a mind map • Construct a mind map for Chapter 7 on your own!