This is an organised and knowledge-rich brainstorm. Start with concepts and narrow down your ideas from there.
You could include:
Colourful images to represent the main topic
Keywords and images
Clear lines connecting ideas
Use highlighters, arrows, and codes to minimise clutter
There are lots of free templates on Canva:
Use a lotus diagram to break down a big topic. Start with your unit topic in the centre, decide on the eight sub-topics or main ideas, and then break those down even further.
You could include:
Key concepts
Key evidence (names, dates, quotes, statistics)
Key skills
You can download a Lotus Diagram template here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jeIgnwYiH9U70OQ66kWgVx310iRqemTUPuFXWOMWB_8/edit?usp=sharing
Sketchnotes are visual notes that engage the brain by using both its written and visual centres.
Match your written notes to pictures or drawings to make connections between your ideas.
Upgrade your words from simple to complex - e.g turn ‘good’ into ‘positive’