1. Loretta Gissendanner & Alicia Lovitt
Thinking Maps
Loretta Gissendanner & Alicia Lovitt

2. Thinking Maps
Thinking maps are eight visual-verbal learning tools, each based on a fundamental thinking process and used together as a set of tools for showing relationships.

3. Bubble map (AKA Spider map)
Characteristic of Main idea
Characteristic of Main idea
Characteristic of Main idea
Characteristic of Main idea
Main Idea
Characteristic of Main idea
Characteristic of Main idea
Characteristic of Main idea

4. Bubble map (AKA Spider map)
Offense
Sportsmanship
Defense
Equipment
Basketball
Dedication
coachable
Teamwork

5. Double Bubble Map
Topic B interest
Topic A interest
Common interest
Topic A interest
Topic B interest
Common interest
Topic B
Topic A
Common interest
Topic A interest
Topic B interest
Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

6. Double Bubble Map
Smooth & creamy
gooey
Taste good on bread
Types of spread
Jelly
sweet
salty
Peanut butter
Made from fruit
Made from peanut
Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

7. Double Bubble Map
pepperoni
Has toppings
Both are pies
pizza
cheesecake
Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

8. Double Bubble Map
Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

9. Double Bubble Map
Double Bubble maps are used to compare and contrast 2 ideas.

10. Flow Chart
Flow Charts are used to process an idea and come to a final conclusion.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
(Final Step)
Poss. Outcome
Poss. Outcome

11. Flow Chart
Inspection
Flow Charts are used to process an idea and come to a final conclusion.
Fall in
Open Ranks March/ Dress right dress
Report
Inspection
Pass
Fail

12. Bridge Map Word 1 Word 3 as Word 2 Word 4 ? * AI Ex. Chief 1SG SAI
Bridge Maps are used to Figure out 1 thing as compared to another by using analogies.
Bridge Map
Word 1
Word 3 as
Word 2
Word 4
Ex.
Chief
1SG as ?
SAI
* AI

13. Brace map Part Main Idea (whole) Part
Brace Maps are used to break down an idea.
Part
Ex.
Platoon leader
Platoon
Squad leaders
Squad members