Map+Inspiration

The Five senses


 * Mind Map Define:** A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing.

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[|Kidsspiration mind maps] article #2

Instructional plan:
===The students will be expected to use mind maps to label the path of blood as it travels through the heart. The students must have different pictures to the different areas of the heart so that we have a visual image of where the blood is going at different times. The map must be easy to read and must have appropriate images as well as labels to each part.===

1) Create a mind map about your life 2) Create a mind map about hobbies 3) Create a mind map about a current topic in class 4) Create a mind map for the path that blood travels through the heart
 * Samples of how a student may use a mind map in class:**

Making A Map : Mind Maps

 * Mr. Erickson**


 * CATEGORY || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Spelling/Capitalization || 95-100% of words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly. || 94-85% of the words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly. || 84-75% of the words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly. || Less than 75% of the words on the map are spelled and/or capitalized correctly. ||
 * Color Choices || Student always uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.) on map. || Student usually uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.). || Student sometimes uses color appropriate for features (e.g. blue for water; black for labels, etc.). || Student does not use color appropriately. ||
 * Title || Title tells the purpose/content of the map, is clearly distinguishable as the title (e.g. larger letters, underlined, etc), and is printed at the top of the map. || Title tells the purpose/content of the map and is printed at the top of the map. || Title tells the purpose/content of the map, but is not located at the top of the map. || Purpose/content of the map is not clear from the title. ||
 * Labels - Accuracy || At least 90% of the items are labeled and located correctly. || 80-89% of the items are labeled and located correctly. || 79-70% of the items are labeled and located correctly. || Less than 70% of the items are labeled and located correctly. ||