Tree map

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What a tree map is

“A graphic organizer, also known as a knowledge map, concept map, story map, cognitive organizer, advance organizer, or concept diagram, is a pedagogical tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge and concepts through relationships between them.”
From Wikipedia — Graphic organizer — CC BY-SA 4.0

Types of Thinking Maps

When to use a tree map

  • Sorting

    Sort things into groups, like animals into mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.

  • Science

    Show how living things are grouped, with examples under each group.

  • With kids

    Kids sort pictures or words into the right group.

How to make a tree map

  1. 1The topic
  2. 2Groups
  3. 3Sort items
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