Year 8 2015 – Medieval History Quiz – Semester 2
Dear 8E,
Your task is to create a concept map to summarise the life, customs, skills and idiosyncrasies of the Samurai. The links I have provided below are very informative and interesting.
Before you begin with your historical reading, contemplate how you can best design a concept map by reading through Steps 1-3 below and clicking on the other links, which provide ideas about clever concept mapping.
The aim is for you to develop your skills in summarising material as well as your knowledge. I always like it when my brightest students (that means, you) learn two things at once.
Kind regards,
Ms Green
Historical Information
•Simple summary of the Samurai’s role
•A brief summary of the concept of bushido
Follow these steps to design a concept map:
1 As you read, select 6-8 subheadings that could help you to summarise the main points, for instance, «Education», «Clothing», «Values».
2 Explore possible ways of setting out your concept map by looking at these links:
Concept Mapping Information
Ideas from Lucid Chart | WikiHow | Inspiration.com | Example of Mind Mapping
3 Don’t agonise for too long over which one to use. Select one option and get started straight away. Use symbols and pictures as well as words.
I hope your concept map is as beautiful in its way as a Japanese pagoda.
There is a software tool that goes beyond concept maps that you should consider. The “Idea Shuffler” is a unique diagramming tool that lets you represent both hierarchical and nonhierarchical structures. It automatically organizes your ideas (concepts) with a proprietary shuffle algorithm so you don’t have to worry about the location of concepts. It provides layers of interconnected diagrams that accommodate large models and separate documents for every diagram and concept. The “Idea Shuffler” is the only software out there that gives you all of these features.
Idea Shuffler: Visual Thinking
Idea Shuffler Video