1. a concept web on steroids …
Mind Mapping
a concept web on steroids …

2. How to Draw a Mind Map
Step One: Write the concept or main idea in the middle of the page. Draw a circle around it.
George Washington

3. How to Draw a Mind Map
Step Two: Brainstorm ideas and subtopics that help describe the main idea.
George Washington

4. How to Draw a Mind Map
Step Three: Write them down around the outside of the page. Circle these words too (if you want to).
personal life
Martha
George Washington
Revolutionary
War
1st President

5. How to Draw a Mind Map
Step Four: Draw lines from the center circle to the subtopic circles.
personal life
Martha
George Washington
Revolutionary
War
1st President

6. How to Draw a Mind Map
Step Five: Write connecting phrases or verbs to link the circles together.
personal life
Martha
George Washington
Revolutionary
War
1st President
had a
rich
was the

7. How to Draw a Mind Map Step Six: Draw spokes off of each subtopic.
personal life
Martha
George Washington
Revolutionary
War
1st President
had a
rich
was the

8. How to Draw a Mind Map Write and draw details on the spokes.
Step Seven:
Write and draw details on the spokes.
personal life
Martha
George Washington
Revolutionary
War
1st President
had a
rich
was the
Wore a blue uniform
Volunteered to be commander

9. How to Draw a Mind Map
Step Eight: Draw pictures, add bullet notes, and add color to show what you know
personal life
Martha
George Washington
Revolutionary
War
1st President
had a
rich
was the
Wore a blue uniform
Volunteered to be commander

10. This is NOT a Mind Map!

11. This is NOT a Mind Map!

12. This is NOT a complete Mind Map!

13. This is a Mind Map!

14. a concept web on steroids…
Mind Mapping
a concept web on steroids…