Spider Diagram Template

A spider diagram is a quick radial map: a topic in the body, equal legs around it, and a few short details per leg. It’s the fastest way to dump what you know before an exam answer.

TopicPoint 1DetailPoint 2DetailPoint 3DetailPoint 4DetailPoint 5Detail
Blank template. Best for: Students revising case studies or planning answers; teachers making worksheets.

How to fill it in

  1. Topic in the centre.
  2. One leg per main point (four to six is plenty).
  3. Two or three short details per leg.
  4. Export to PDF to print, or PNG to drop into homework.

Example: Causes and effects of flooding

FloodingPhysical causesHeavy rainSnowmeltHuman causesDeforestationPaved surfacesEffects on peopleHomes damagedRoads closedEffects on landSoil erosionManagementFlood wallsPlanting trees
Show as text outline
Flooding
- Physical causes
  - Heavy rain
  - Snowmelt
- Human causes
  - Deforestation
  - Paved surfaces
- Effects on people
  - Homes damaged
  - Roads closed
- Effects on land
  - Soil erosion
- Management
  - Flood walls
  - Planting trees

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Questions people ask

How do I use this spider diagram 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.

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.