The Thinking Maps® model program consists of eight maps that correspond with fundamental thinking processes. The Circle Map is used for defining in context; the Bubble Map, describing with adjectives; the Flow Map, sequencing and ordering; the Brace Map, identifying part/whole relationships; the Tree Map, classifying/grouping; the Double Bubble Map, comparing and contrasting; the Multi-Flow Map, analyzing causes and effects; and the Bridge Map, seeing analogies. These maps are a "common visual language" for students in all subject areas (Grades K-12).
What Are Thinking Maps?
Wikipedia Page for Thinking Maps
What are the Different Types of Maps?
Examples and Explanations and Downloadable Templates
Can I See Examples of Them in Use?
Many Examples from Mountain View Elementary
More Examples (Yates Mill Elementary)
Do They Work?
Long Beach, CA Study on Use of Thinking Maps
Wellstone High School Analysis
Multimedia
Podcast: The Flow Map by Trang Lai
or access via iTunes
Thinking Maps® Galleries/Examples
Thinking Maps® in Language Arts
Thinking Maps® in Open Court Reading Program
Thinking Maps® for Writing Part 1 | Part 2 by City Teacher
Thinking Maps for Teaching Complete Sentences
Thinking Maps® for Reading/Writing Homework Flow Map | Circle Map by City Teacher
Thinking Maps® in Math Curriculum
General Graphic Organizer Resources:
Free Online Graphic Organizer Tools by Janice Stearns
Other books by Thinking Maps® Author, David Hyerle
Video: From Graphic Organizers to Thinking Maps®
General Graphic Organizer Books
Inspiration (Graphic Organizer Software)
Recommended Web Sites:
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