Concept Map Template
A concept map starts from a focus question and joins concepts with labelled lines, so every link reads as a sentence. Put the most general concept at the top and the most specific at the bottom. The words in brackets are the link labels; edit them in the editor’s “Line label” box.
How to fill it in
- Replace the top box with your focus question or main concept.
- Add 10–20 key concepts, general ones near the top.
- Label every line with a verb phrase such as “causes” or “is made of”.
- Use Link to add cross-links between branches; that’s where understanding shows.
- Read each concept → link → concept chain aloud and check it’s true.
Example: How does the heart move blood around the body?
Show as text outline
Circulatory system
- (is powered by) Heart
- (has four) Chambers
- (pumps blood into) Arteries
- (carries) Blood
- (contains) Red blood cells
- (transport) Oxygen
- (returns blood through) Veins
- (have) Valves
- (exchanges gases in) CapillariesMore templates
Questions people ask
How do I use this concept map template?
Click “Use blank template” to open it in the free editor, select any idea and start typing to replace it. Tab adds a new branch, Enter adds a sibling. Your map saves in your browser automatically.
Can I download it as a PDF or image?
Yes. In the editor, open Export and choose PDF (A4), PNG or SVG. Markdown gives you the outline as text.
How do I make a self concept map?
Put “Me” in the centre box and branch out with labelled links to roles (student, sister), traits (curious), values and goals, for example “Me → values → Fairness”. It’s a common psychology and counselling exercise; keep it in the private, local editor if it’s personal.
Can I print a blank copy?
Click “Use blank template”, then Export → PDF straight away. You get an empty A4 worksheet to fill in by hand.