I used the 'bubble map' to help teach ny reading lesson about a veterinarian. I let the students do a bubble map about 'Vets' prior to reading the selection. We did this whole group.I was amazed at how many bubbles the students were able to fill in with their prior knowledge of vets. Then I told them that they would be making their own bubble map of Dr. Martha Smith when we go to the computer lab. I think this is a great strategy to help my first graders organize information. I am anxious to see what facts they can remember about Dr. Martha Smith as they create their bubble maps. If I had to do something different, I would have used my lap top to show them how to create a bubble map from Microsoft Word and project it on my smartboard. I didn't choose to do this because my projector has been messing up and I didn't want to take so long to get it going. I will maybe try this later in the week.
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I love using bubble maps! They lend themselves to many different subject areas. I like the idea of incorporating technology and using the projector. Bubble maps really help kids to organize info in their heads and also are great when they are writing as it helps jog their memory and remember important concepts.
Posted by Lorie Hedrick | March 15, 2010 7:26 PM
Posted on March 15, 2010 19:26
Julie- This sounds like an excellent idea. I like the idea of having the students create their own concept map for this story. It is amazing what prior knowledge our students have on certain subjects! I hope it goes well and your kids enjoy the lesson!
Posted by Reshawna Greene | March 15, 2010 8:30 PM
Posted on March 15, 2010 20:30
I really like using Thinking Maps in my classroom!! I love the bubble map. It is great when having the students describe a character of a story, etc.
Posted by Katy Dellinger | March 18, 2010 10:50 AM
Posted on March 18, 2010 10:50