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MAPS & MIND MAPS
What a Mind Map Is and How to Make One.
Medieval maps of the world
Here is a German clover leaf map from the same period
Arab mapmakers of the medieval period saw the world differently
As knowledge of the earth grew maps became more accurate
A 16TH CENTURY MAP OF THE NEW WORLD
AN 18TH CENTURY MAP OF THE NEW WORLD
We now have knowledge and tech-knowledge of earth’s
geographyCONTEMPORARY MAP OF THE WORLD
THE PLANET EARTH SEEN FROM SPACE
Based on GPS technology, Google Maps: Street View is so powerful that we can
zoom into almost any place on the earth and see what’s happening.
As our knowledge grows so does the accuracy of our maps. This brings us to our 1st project: MIND
MAPPING
A MIND MAP is a visual and creative outlining tool that explores a topic by association and not by linear lists like
traditional outlines
Mind maps come in many forms but are used for two main reasons.
One reason is to describe what you know or what you think you know about a topic such as this mind map on the effects of global warming
Another purpose is to outline an action plan as in this marketing strategy mind map
Your first mind map for this course will focus on ONE of the areas below:
Truth
Knowledge
Critical thinking
You are to create a mind map that describes what you know about one Truth, Knowledge, or Critical Thinking.
This mind map is worth five (5) points and must be worked on in class and handed in by the deadline.
Tools you will need to make a mind map
Download the PERSONAL BRAIN. It is free from thebrain.com
Bring your laptop to our next class with your PERSONAL BRAIN installed.
Create a BRAIN mind map on Truth, Knowledge or Critical Thinking.
Present your mind map to the class for discussion.
How to make a mind map FIRST
EXAMPLE: HERE’S MIND MAP ABOUT MIND MAPS
Start your mind map from the center and spread outwards. Think of a tree and branches. As you branch out you become more specific
How to make a mind map
NEXTEXAMPLE: A CAREER MIND MAP
Use lines to connect ideas
Try to keep to one word per line. Sometimes though you may need A FEW more words. See next map
How to make a mind map
FINALLYEXAMPLE: POPULATION & THE PLANET
Use images and color to highlight important concepts or ideas.
These will help you remember key points.
In closingA MIND MAP ABOUT FAMOUS COMEDIANS
Your mind map may not be instantly understood by someone who sees it but you should be able to explain it!