Y4 What is a mind map and how can I make one? (1)

Watch the video about mind maps:

Explore Coggle tools

• Explore the tools on Coggle (j2launch – Google Drive,  New – more – Coggle)

Mind map from text – Egypt

• Create a mindmap about what you know about Egypt using this link:
  • http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/today.html
  • Title – Egypt info
  • Main branches = paragraph titles
  • Next branches = paragraph ideas
  • Next branches = details of ideas

Transferring to j2e5

• Click download – image
• Right hand click – copy
• Go to a new j2e5 page
• Make it landscape and 50%
• Paste – Ctrl-v
• Make your mindmap as big as possible, crop any spare space

Mind map from text – Rivers

• http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/rivers/importance.html

Coggle tools

• Resize text by dragging
• Add and delete branches
• Add a picture
• Add symbols
• RH-click to get branch options

Adding a picture

1. In Google
   1. Search for a simple picture – should be simple,use the word “icon” or “clipart” in your search
   2. Save image as…
2. In Coggle
   1. When typing, click the picture icon and find your picture (in Downloads or Google Drive)

Success steps

• explore new software with curiosity and positivity;
• understand branch structure/rules of mindmaps;
• classify ideas;
• drag branches to create compact mind map

Next post – Mindmaps (2)

How to Mind Map

The Student’s Guide to Mind Mapping