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Hexagons
Hexagons puts the lesson's key terms on hexagon cards; pupils place them side by side where they link, and explain each link.
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How to run it
- Pupils place the hexagons, in pairs.
- Each touching pair needs a reason.
- Share the strongest link.
Why it works
Explaining why two ideas connect is elaboration: it builds a web of meaning that makes the ideas easier to remember.
In other subjects
History: causes of the warScience: the parts of photosynthesis
Use in Slides
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