12 Graphic Organizer Layouts for Science

Introducing one layout at a time helps students master and build a toolset of ways to analyze, summarize, and explain their ideas. Here are 12 of my favorite graphic organizers/strategies as I know them, with sample titles and categories.

KWL Handouts for sets where {all numbers are different} or {major trends or groups exist}. Ss respond with post-it notes, padlet comments, or discussion boards. 1. T explains aim is to surface different explanations. 2. T displays reductionist statement. 3. Ss respond by: move to places in room (Agree/Disagree) or group with teacher for clarity/reminder of what concept means.