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Map out every phase of a project based learning unit with AI

Upload your syllabus, lecture notes, or a project brief and get an editable, explorable mind map that shows how the inquiry, roles, milestones, and assessment connect.

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Why a mind map helps with project based learning

A project based learning mind map works best when it shows how the driving question, the milestones, the student roles, and the final product depend on each other. Seeing those links on one page makes it easier to spot gaps before students start the project.

Start from your own unit plan or brief instead of a blank page.
Keep the driving question at the center so every branch connects back to it.
Expand only the stage you are working on to reduce clutter.
Edit or remove any branch that does not match your classroom.

Example project based learning mind map branches

Driving questionOpen-ended and tied to a real problem · Can be answered in more than one way · Revisited at each milestone

Entry eventHooks student interest · Raises first questions · Sparks a need to know more

Project milestonesCheckpoints before the final product · Teacher feedback at each stage · Reflection after each checkpoint

Student rolesTeam lead for scheduling · Researcher for sources · Presenter for the final showcase

AssessmentRubric shared at launch · Both product and process graded · Public critique or showcase

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a handout and get branches drawn from what you actually teach.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete nodes so the map matches your course rather than a generic template.

Explore at your pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one stage of the project at a time, from entry event to reflection.

How it works

Upload your unit materials

Add the project brief, reading notes, or slides for the unit you are planning or studying.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches and sub-points, then edit anything that does not fit your learning goals.

Explore and study from it

Work through each branch to explain the project to a partner or prepare for an exam on the method.

Project based learning is hard to hold in a single list because it runs over weeks and mixes inquiry, collaboration, and feedback. A map lets you keep the sequence visible while still showing the details under each stage.

Because the map is generated from your own material, the branches reflect your course rather than a generic model. You can edit it at any time so it stays accurate as the project changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does project based learning look like in a classroom?

Students investigate a real question over several weeks, make decisions about their work, and produce a final product that is shared with an audience. Teachers usually check progress at milestones and ask students to reflect on both the product and the process.

How many branches should a project based learning mind map have?

Most units work well with five to seven main branches, such as driving question, entry event, milestones, roles, final product, and assessment. Add sub-points only where a student needs to make a decision or check a fact.

Can I export my mind map?

Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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