What might this mean for learning at Cedar? Chunk essential information and create meaning Provide a common language Engage with content Why choose Thinking Maps? Create connections between subjects Useful for independent and interdependent learning ‘see own thinking’ Enhance reasoning skills Organise thoughts

Accurate Application of the Thinking Maps Chronological events of a book. Identifying the areas of the UK. Identifying the causes and effects of a conflict in History. Comparing Charlie Bucket and Veruca Salt. Finding a common relationship between different animals and the sounds they make. Identifying the characteristics of a leader. Classifying types of animals you might see at the zoo . Tell me everything you know about space and how you know it. Breakdown the human face in to its individual parts. Describe your journey to school. Flow Map Brace Map Multi-Flow Map Double bubble Map Bridge Map Bubble Map Tree Map Circle Map Brace Map Flow Map

Trouble Shooting…

Using the Bridge Map as part of a main activity

When shall I add a frame? Assign a Frame Construct the Map Add the Frame Assign a Frame Construct the Map

A mention causes feelings of illness fear Miss Honey My mum A mention causes feelings of illness ‘is scared of’ The Trunchbull Spiders Do anything to avoid

Class rules Why are they important? You know what to do What are they? To make people feel valued Listen carefully to others No talking when teacher is giving instructions Class rules Hands up if you have a question To avoid chaos!

The Frame of Reference contextualises the information within the map CONTEXT: British soldier CONTEXT: German child Key features Key features WW2 WW2

Group Planning Think of a topic or two you are teaching after half term. What might the learning objectives be? Plan opportunities to integrate each of the 8 maps with a frame of reference within the lesson. Ensure you select the correct map by linking the LO to the thinking process Share your ideas with your table. It is vital that you check: Correct map selection Correct thinking terminology Correct drawing of map