The following resources are provided by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office.

Thinking Maps®

Thinking Maps® is a language of eight visual patterns each based on a fundamental thought process. These patterns are used individually and in combination across every grade level and curriculum area as an integrated set of tools for life-long learning.

Tree Tree Map for classifying and grouping main idea, supporting ideas, and details

Multi-flow Multi-Flow map for Causes and Effects

Flow Flow Map for Sequencing Stages and Substages of Events

Double Bubble Double Bubble Map for Comparing (similarities) and Contrasting (differences)

Circle Circle Map for Defining in Context – Frame for Frame of Reference

Bubble Bubble Map for Describing Using Adjectives and Adjective Phrases

Bridge Bridge Map for Seeing Analogies (similar relationships between ideas)

Brace Brace Map for Physical Analysis of Whole, Parts, and Subparts of Objects