BUBBLE MAP
Used to DESCRIBE
Step #1
• Fill in the center Bubble with the topic or
concept being DESCRIBED. The students
should use Adjectives to describe the
topic.
• You can use a word, picture or symbol to
represent the topic or concept.
Manganese
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Step #2
• Use the surrounding smaller bubbles to
Describe the topic or concept.
• These smaller bubble should contain
ADJECTIVES.
HARD
GREY
SILVER Manganese
25
BRITTLE PLENTIFUL
Step #3
• The outer rectangle is called the Frame of
Reference.
• This encourages more reflective thinking
on the topic.
• This is the opportunity to go into greater
depth.
• The students are thinking about their
thinking!
Step # 3 Suggestions
• Listed below are some sample questions
that could be asked in the Frame of Ref:
– Is a specific point of view influencing your
choice of adjectives?
– Which of your senses are you using to
support your observations?
– What have you learned from this description?
– How does this information relate to the
standard and objective?
HARD
GREY
SILVER Manganese
25
BRITTLE PLENTIFUL
Which of your senses
did you use to support
the observation?
Step #4
• Have the students respond to the Frame
of Reference (question or idea) within the
rectangular outline.
• This is also a nice opportunity to have
them share and discuss their Defining
Information, and how they would answer
the question(s)?
HARD
GREY
SILVER Manganese
25
I used sight to
make this observation.
BRITTLE PLENTIFUL
I used touch to make this
Observation.