Prepare your class for a unit by introducing them to the main ideas and topic that will be covered. While you explain the concepts, have your class fill out this graphic organizer, which provides space to write in a topic and six related main ideas.

Concepts

concept mapping, main ideas, central ideas

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Additional Tags

concept map, main idea, classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide the main ideas and have individuals brainstorm related topics in the bubbles; there's plenty of space to write
• Along with the ideas, give your class a preview of what activities and projects you'll be completing to learn about the ideas