Mind maps are used to show the development of an idea broken into categories around a central theme. They can display options for an idea or resources needed for a project. Mind maps are created by hand or using software and are used by designers, project planners, and students for revision. The purpose of a mind map is to break down an idea. They are used in planning and contain a central topic with branches developing key themes and can include images.

1. Mind Maps
Lesson 4

2. Starter Task
If you were on Mastermind what
would your chosen subject be?
Examples subjects include:
•
Sports Team
•
Band / Singer
•
Holiday Destination
You have three minutes to list as
many things as you can think of all
relating to that one subject.

3. Lesson Goals
 Know where mind maps are used in planning
 Understand the purpose of a mood board
 Be able to explain the content of a mood board
#mindmap
#purpose
#content

4. What is a mind map?
Let’s have some ideas...

5. Mind Maps
Explain what mind maps contain
Understand the purpose & use
 A mind map is used to show the
development route of an idea
broken down into categories.
 They can be used to show options
for one idea based on a central
theme or any resources needed for
a project.
 Mind maps can be made by hand
on paper or using software.
 They are used by designers, project
planners and even students to help
with revision.
#mindmap
#purpose
#content

6. Your Task
Explain what mind maps contain
Understand the purpose & use
 Thinking about mind
maps, answer the following in
detail:
 What is the purpose?
 Where are they used?
 What goes into it?
 Create a mind map from your
chosen subject:
 One central subject
 Branches on key themes
 Illustrate with images
#mindmap
#purpose
#content

7. Key Words
 Mind Map
 One central idea with branches on
each side breaking the idea down
 Purpose
 The reason why something has been
created or done
 Content
 What goes onto something or has
been put into something