MIND+MAPS

=**WHAT IS A MIND MAP?** =

A mind map is a [|diagram] used to represent [|words], [|ideas] , tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to [|generate], [|visualize] , [|structure] , and [|classify] ideas, and as an aid in [|study] , [|organization] , [|problem solving] , [|decision making] , and writing.

Here are some examples:


 * [[image:grade4bic:MindMapSmaller.jpg height="442" align="center" caption="MindMapSmaller.jpg"]] ||
 * MindMapSmaller.jpg ||


 * [[image:grade4bic:GoalMap2.gif height="486" caption="GoalMap2.gif"]] ||
 * GoalMap2.gif ||


 * [[image:grade4bic:lifecycle_mindmap.jpg height="391" caption="lifecycle_mindmap.jpg"]] ||
 * lifecycle_mindmap.jpg ||