Mind maps enable children to arrange their thoughts in order to learn and understand more.
Furthermore, mind mapping can alleviate boredom in children as they engage in note-taking, which is enjoyable. It also improves pupils’ long-term memory.
1. Write down the main topic in the middle of a blank piece of paper.
2. Create branches out from the central idea to represent subtopics or related ideas.
3. Add keywords or phrases that relate to each subtopic or idea on each branch. Use short, simple phrases to keep your mind map organized and easy to read.
4. Draw additional branches for more detailed ideas.
5. Use colors and symbols to differentiate branches.
6. When the mind map is complete, use it to build up a text collaboratively with your classmates.
Koalas
Koalas, known as the laziest animals in the world, spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping. They have gray and white fur, small ears, and small round tails. They also have two opposable thumbs on their front paws, sharp claws, and big black noses.
A male koala is 0.82 meters long and weighs 12
kg, while a female koala is smaller in size.
Koalas mainly live in Australia and can also be found in zoos in other countries. They primarily live on the eucalyptus trees and feed on their leaves. Koalas are currently in danger, with fewer than 100,000 remaining in the world, and therefore, they need protection.
• Create a mind map of living things.