Double Bubble Map

Thinking Process:  Comparing and Contrasting

Key Question:   What are the similar and different qualities of these things?

Key words and phrases:  Compare/contrast, discuss similarities and differences, distinguish between, differentiate

Design:  In the center circles are the words for the two things being compared and contrasted.  In the middle bubbles, use terms to show similarities.  In the outside bubbles, describe the differences.  If there are too many similarities or differences, students should prioritize and keep only the most important.

Common Uses:  A tool for comparing and contrasting two things.