MindMapping with Popplet: Physical Education

     I used Popplet to create a mindmap. I used the first few nodes to break the main concept of 3rd grade physical education, then used some more to discuss concepts within the subtopics. I chose different colors to separate the different sections of information.

     I liked how easy it was to put together the nodes. It was very easy to add images into the different bubbles, and to then add text to those. It was easy to navigate and edit colors and text sizes. I did not like that it could get messy very quickly as you add more popplets. I would have to use this tool for older students if it got really messy and complicated or simplify concepts for younger students so that it was easier to follow. I could also use this tool as a pre-and-post assessment. At the beginning of the year, have students create a mindmap that includes everything they know about a subject (social studies, science, English, etc). Then, at the end of the year, have them make another mindmap to show what they know, then give them the chance to compare this new mindmap with the first one that they made.

     My students could use this tool to present everything that they know about different subjects. For example, in response to a history lesson, they could break the popplets into people, places, events, etc. Or, for science they could show me everything they know about different branches of science (biology, chemistry, astronomy, etc). They can also use it to create study guides for themselves.

Standards: 
ISTE: Creative Communicator: "I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using diffeerent tools, styles, formats and digital media."
EdTech: Standard 6: "Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests. (4)."
UEN Content: Strand 5, Standard 3.5.1, "Discuss the relationship between physical  activity and good health". Standard 3.5.2, "Reflect on the personal selection of particular physical activities over other options". Standard 3.5.4, "Describe the positive social interactions that result from participation in physical activity".