1. Study Skills
Mind Maps

2. Learning Objectives To understand what is meant by a MIND MAP
To understand the concept of how to produce a basic mind map

3. Question
Three fat ladies stood under an umbrella but none of them got wet.
Why didn't any of them get wet?
Answer at the end

4. Mind Maps
A mind map is
an easy way to get information into and out of our brain.
quick and it works
taking notes that are not boring
best way of coming up with ideas and planning projects

5. Mind Maps Your brain thinks in colours and pictures
What pops into our head if I say the word?
HOUSE

6. Mind Maps
Would it be a printout of the word, written in a line across the page or would you get a picture in your mind

7. Mind Map
It was the picture

8. Mind Map Blank paper – landscape Coloured pens Your brain
Mind Map Tool Kit
Blank paper – landscape
Coloured pens
Your brain

9. How to make a Mind Map
Draw a picture in the middle of the paper that sums up your main topic/subject

10. Draw some thick lines from the picture to show your main ideas
How to make a Mind Map
Draw some thick lines from the picture to show your main ideas
Attic
Bedroom
Bathroom
Lounge
Hall
Kitchen

11. Now add some pictures to aid your memory
How to make a Mind Map
Now add some pictures to aid your memory
Attic
Bedroom
Bathroom
Lounge
Hall
Kitchen

12. Mind Map
You can add in extra lines – like the branches of a tree to extend your ideas.

13. Mind Map Mind Map Yourself Take a sheet of A4 paper – landscape
Draw a picture of your face in the middle with 5 branches coming out.
Complete your mind map like this one to show your LIKES

14. Mind Map
Finish at home
ANIMALS
Cat
Dog

15. Next Lesson What can Mind Maps do for you?
Bring your mind map about yourself to class next week

16. Nearly Forgot the Answer
It was not raining