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Upload your class notes, slides or textbook PDF and get an editable map with a branch for every topic.

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How a year 8 science mind map helps revision

A year 8 science mind map works best when it follows the order of your unit, so each branch matches a lesson in your class notes.

  • Branches follow the order of your unit so revision matches class
  • Key terms sit on sub-branches for quick recall
  • Edit any node if your teacher uses different wording
  • Start from a photo of printed notes using text recognition
Example year 8 science mind map branches
Cell structureNucleus controls cell activities · Cell membrane controls what enters and leaves · Cytoplasm is where many reactions happen · Mitochondria release energy by respiration
Particle modelSolids, liquids and gases · Particles in a solid vibrate in fixed positions · Gas particles are far apart and move quickly · Changes of state are physical changes
ForcesForces are pushes or pulls · Measured in newtons · Balanced forces cause no change in motion · Unbalanced forces change speed or direction
PhotosynthesisPlants use light energy · Carbon dioxide and water are reactants · Glucose and oxygen are products · Chlorophyll in chloroplasts absorbs light
Elements, compounds and mixturesAn element has one type of atom · A compound has two or more elements chemically joined · A mixture is not chemically bonded · Mixtures can be separated physically
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Editable branches

Rename nodes, move subtopics and add your own wording so the map matches what your teacher taught.

Works from your files

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain-text notes, or photos of printed pages read with text recognition.

Explorable structure

Collapse and expand branches to revise one unit at a time, then turn the same material into quizzes or flashcards.

How it works

Add your notes

Upload a unit PDF, slides, a document or paste your notes into the box.

Review the map

DeckOwl builds a central topic with branches for each main idea and key term.

Edit and study

Adjust any branch, then study the map in your browser on the free plan.

DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides or typed notes and builds a map with the unit topic in the center and subtopics branching out. You can rename nodes, move branches and add your own terms before you study.

Once the map is done, you can switch to quizzes or flashcards built from the same material to check what has stuck.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a year 8 science mind map include?

Start with the unit title in the center, then add a branch for each big topic such as cells, forces or the particle model. Put key terms and one short example on each sub-branch.

How do I make a mind map for a year 8 science topic?

List the main ideas from your notes first, group related terms under each one, and link them with short labels. Keep each branch to three or four sub-points so it stays readable.

Can I export the mind map?

Exporting to PDF, DOCX and other formats is a paid feature on Plus and Pro. The free plan lets you study the map in the browser.

Does it work with photos of my notes?

Yes, photos of printed pages are read with text recognition, so you can build a map from a page that is clear enough to read.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.