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Turn your natural science notes into a mind map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, or photo of your notes. Get an editable mind map of biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics topics that you can explore branch by branch.

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Why build your natural science mind map from your own material

Biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics notes pile up quickly, and a natural science mind map shows how the units connect before an exam. Seeing cell structure linked to energy use, or plate movement linked to earthquakes, makes the course easier to recall.

  • Central topic pulled from your own course material
  • Main branches for each unit, with short sub-points
  • Editable layout so you can reorganize as the course changes
  • Explorable map that works alongside quizzes and flashcards
Example natural science mind map branches
Cell biologyCell membrane · Organelles · Cell cycle · Cellular respiration
Plate tectonicsLithosphere · Plate boundaries · Seafloor spreading · Earthquakes and volcanoes
Chemical bondingIonic bonds · Covalent bonds · Metallic bonds · Electronegativity
EcosystemsProducers and consumers · Energy flow · Nutrient cycles · Biomes
Forces and motionNewton's first law (inertia) · Second law (F = ma) · Third law (action and reaction)
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Branches from your material

The mind map is built from the headings and terms in your own files, so it reflects the course you are actually taking.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, add sub-points, and expand or collapse sections as you study.

Works with photos of pages

Snap a picture of a lab handout or textbook page and text recognition reads it into the map.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of your pages. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the map

DeckOwl proposes a central topic with main branches and sub-points drawn from the material.

Edit and study

Adjust the layout and wording, then explore each branch. Turn the same material into quizzes or flashcards when you are ready.

A generic diagram from the internet rarely matches your syllabus. Starting from your own lecture slides or readings keeps the branches aligned with what your instructor covers, and you can edit anything that is off.

Free accounts get 3 generations per month with browser study. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, removes the limit and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I structure a natural science mind map?

Start with the broad discipline, such as biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics, then add one branch per major unit. Under each branch, list the key terms and the relationships between them, keeping sub-points short enough to read at a glance.

What should go on a mind map for a natural science exam?

Focus on core concepts, definitions, processes, and cause-and-effect links rather than every detail in the textbook. Use each branch to note what a concept does and where it connects to other units.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes. You can rename branches, add or remove sub-points, and expand or collapse sections to fit how you study.

Is the mind map feature included in the free plan?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month with studying in the browser. Exports such as PDF and DOCX require the Plus plan, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.