Concept Mapping How-To

What is Concept Mapping? A great way to show what you know A visual organization tool Fun and creative

How do we make a concept map? Step one: Look at the words given to you, or brainstorm words about a topic and write them down. Write the MAIN CONCEPT in bold or uppercase letters

How do we make a concept map? Step Two Cut out the words so you can move them around

How do we make a concept map? Step Three Start with the main concept in the center of your map. Arrange words related to this main concept around the center concept. COMMUNICATION Audio-Vis Talking Body Cell Phone Written

How do we make a concept map? Step Four Add lines from the center concept to the sub-ideas Write a linking verb on the line to show how the concepts are related (such as “can happen by”) COMMUNICATION Audio-Vis Talking Body Cell Phone Written

How do we make a concept map? Step Five Continue adding words and links with verbs written on the lines. Add more words if you can think of them. Lines can go in more than one direction COMMUNICATION Face-to-Face Television Radio Phone Audio-Vis Talking Body Cell Phone Written Sign Lang. Newspaper Letter