Creating a Bubble Chart

Bubble Charts show general information dealing with interrelationships between different forces and the system or project.  With the Bubble Chart one will be able to see and compare the effects of these different forces on each other.

Engaging Questions

  • In what other ways can Bubble Charts be useful?

  • How can one draw interrelationships?

Teacher Goals

  • The learner will be able to draw a systems diagram.

  • The learner will be able to diagram a creative writing process.

  • Use of the Bubble Chart will clearly demonstrate the importance of the help and support of others.

Required Resources

  • Bubble Chart

    Materials needed to create the Bubble Chart are as follows: computer or pencils and paper (and scissors for younger students)

  • Bubble Chart

Steps

  1. Objective

    The first circle needs to state the subject, theme, or main objective.

  2. Adding

    Add circles that depict the topic that is being discussed.

  3. Connection

    Add more circles relating to each other and dealing with the discussed topic or project.

  4. Organization

    As the items (or bubbles) are added, the Bubble Chart becomes an organizational and communication tool, similar to an outline. More circles can be added so the project becomes even more detailed.

Teacher Notes

  • Make sure all of the students help make and use the Bubble Chart. This will cut down on the confusion due to the grouping of the different items. The students can create the Bubble Chart together, with you writing the items (bubbles) on the board. They can then do one individually on a topic that you assign.

  • Make sure things are kept somewhat simple. When there are several bubbles, the chart becomes cluttered and hard to comprehend, especially if the subject is complicated.

  • If you are working with young students, let them cut out the bubbles and paste them near each other. Remember that the duration will be longer, but this is a good way for all of the students to be involved. This will reinforce what they have learned.

  • The students can do creative writing, using the Bubble Chart to help them group ideas, paragraphs, etc.

Mentor Notes

  • Make sure all of the students help make and use the Bubble Chart. This will cut down on the confusion due to the grouping of the different items. The students can create the Bubble Chart together, with you writing the items (bubbles) on the board. They can then do one individually on a topic that you assign.

  • Be sure to keep things somewhat simple. When there are several bubbles, the chart becomes cluttered and hard to comprehend, especially if the subject is complicated.

  • If you are working with young students, let them cut out the bubbles and paste them near each other. Remember that the duration will be longer, but this is a good way for all of the students to be involved. This will reinforce what they have learned.

  • The students can do creative writing, using the Bubble Chart to help them group ideas, paragraphs, etc.

  • The time to complete the  Bubble Chart should range from 20-30 minutes.  This will depend on how complex the main objective is.

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