Mind Mapping

Body Systems and their Functions

UEN:

Health Education- 3rd Gr

Standard 3

Objective 1a. Name the major body systems and their basic functions.

EdTech:

Standard 8

Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

ISTE:

Empowered Learner
Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.

Reflection:

Mind mapping seemed to be a complicated tool. I did not love it. I can see its value in seeing the big picture and how things branch off and relate to each other, but it was difficult to put together. If I were to use it in my classroom, it would be for presenting information that I wanted to break down. As far as encouraging my students to use it, I think that upper elementary grades could play around with it and could create simple reports for presenting to the class. It might also be a good tool to map out a book review, showing plots and sub plots. I can see students enjoying exploring it and seeing how the different subjects branch out into more detailed topic. I will have to search up other mind-mapping options to find one I really like. There are some cool projects that can be done with mind-mapping.