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=Identity Map.....Ice Breaker=

Overview:
This Ice breaker activity introduces the idea of creating a mind map. Mind mapping is strategy that is supported by our district and used often throughout the school year to help students create a visual or graphic outline of a main idea or topic.

Lesson Objectives:
-Students will be able to create a mind map -Students will get to know interesting facts about other peers within their classroom.

Materials:
-prepared fact list -jar/box -chart paper or white board

Activity:
-The teacher will prepare a list of facts about him/her....ie, where you were born, how many children you have, and any other "interesting facts". -Write each fact on a small piece of paper, fold and place into a jar. -Tape a large piece of chart paper to the board, circle your name in the center. -Ask for a volunteer...one by one have students pick a fact, then illustrate. Have students in the class guess the fact. -When someone guesses correctly, it is their turn to pick a new fact and then illustrate the fact. -Continue until mind map has at least 5 to 6 branches...or more! Get crazy! -Students will then create on a large piece of white construction paper an identity map that represents their interests, facts and goals. -Identity maps should be completed for homework. Students are encouraged to be creative, colorful and original. Students will share their identity maps during the next classroom period. -Create a bulletin board for open house!

Technology Component:
Create identity map using technology. Ideas: try power point. Gliffy

Rubric


Identity Map of Mrs. DeSantis ==