Lesson Plan
Mind Mapping Success Lesson Plan
Students will brainstorm academic and personal goals, organize them into a visual mind map, and reflect on actionable steps to develop strategic planning and self-awareness.
Visualizing goals through mind maps helps students clarify priorities, foster motivation, and build skills in strategic thinking and self-directed planning for academic and personal success.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Mind Mapping Overview
10 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Goals
10 minutes
Step 4
Create Mind Maps
20 minutes
Step 5
Gallery Walk & Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Mind Mapping Success: Charting Your Course for Goals
Today’s Objectives
What Is a Mind Map?
Why Use Mind Maps?
Example: Academic Success Mind Map
Brainstorm Your Goals
Create Your Mind Map
Gallery Walk & Reflection
Next Steps & Takeaways
Activity
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