Thinking Maps

This map describes, using ONLY adjectives.

• Circle Map

• Bubble Map

• Double Bubble Map

• Tree Map

This map defines terms. Can also be used to brainstorm ideas.

• Circle Map

• Bubble Map

• Double Bubble Map

• Tree Map

• Bridge Map

This map categorizes or sorts information.

• Bridge Map

• Circle Map

• Multi-Flow Map

• Tree Map

This map is for seeing analogies and relationships.

• Brace Map

• Bridge Map

• Flow Map

• Multi-Flow Map

This map is to break things into its parts.

• Brace Map

• Tree Map

• Bridge Map

• Flow Map

This map is used for sequencing and can be built in any direction (horizontal, vertical, circular, etc.)

• Multi-Flow Map

• Flow Map

• Circle Map

• Double Bubble Map

This map is used to compare and contrast similarities and differences.

• Bubble Map

• Flow Map

• Double Bubble Map

• Bridge Map

This map is used to show cause and effect. It answers why or how something happened.

• Flow Map

• Bubble Map

• Brace Map

• Multi-Flow Map

Key words: characteristic of, feature of, looks

• Bubble Map

• Double Bubble Map

• Tree Map

• Circle Map

Key words: types of, kinds of, for example, sort

• Double Bubble Map

• Multi-Flow Map

• Tree Map

• Circle Map