Model
FIGURE1 Example of a concept diagram
Topic
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Main idea
Main idea
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Main idea
First-level idea
First-level idea
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First-level idea
First-level idea
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Second-level idea
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Procedure Step1 First, start with a topic. Place this in the middle of a blank sheet of paper. Rule a box or draw a circle around it. Step2 Use your ruler to draw lines out from this box or circle and add key words about the topic or issue. This level is called the main ideas level.
FIGURE2 Start with the topic.
Why do people live in certain places?
Topic
FIGURE3 Add your main ideas.
Why do people live in certain places?
Push factors
Pull factors
Main idea Topic
Step3 Add other lines to each of the main ideas and add words that relate to each of them. This level is called ýrst-level ideas. Step4 Add new lines and words, so that the diagram develops into something that resembles a spider web. This level is called second-level ideas. If you like, you can add extra information on some of the connecting lines. You may also choose to add colours to represent different levels or connections. Add a clear title.
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 7 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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