Concept Maps for KS2 Pupils
See a sample KS2 science map with clear branches. Then turn your own topic notes or PDF into a map.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why KS2 Teachers Use Concept Maps
Concept maps help pupils see how facts connect, so learning sticks better across the year.
Build from your own notes
Upload a lesson PDF, slides or text, and the AI turns it into a clear map of main ideas.
Show links between ideas
Branches connect a topic to its key terms, causes and examples, which suits KS2 science and topic work.
Quiz pupils from the map
Turn any finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes for quick recall.
How to Make a KS2 Concept Map
Three steps take you from a lesson topic to a map your class can use.
- 1
Add your material
Upload notes, a worksheet or slides, or simply type the topic name.
- 2
AI builds the map
The map groups key terms into branches you can expand and edit.
- 3
Study, quiz or export
Expand branches, test pupils with a quiz, or export as PNG or PDF.
Concept Maps KS2 Explained
A concept map is a diagram that shows how ideas link together. In KS2, pupils usually start with a central topic, such as living things or materials, then add main branches for key facts. Each link is labelled with a short phrase, so pupils see how one idea leads to another. This makes it easier to recall and explain learning.
- Central topic: the main subject placed in the middle
- Main branches: the big categories pupils learn first
- Linking words: short labels that explain each connection
- Examples: specific cases that make a branch concrete
Use a finished map to revise before a test or to plan a unit. You can also build a personalised map from your own class notes with CogniGuide.
KS2 Concept Map Questions
Common questions from teachers and parents about concept maps for primary pupils.
What is a concept map in KS2?
A concept map is a diagram with a central topic and labelled links to related ideas. Pupils use it to show what they know and how facts connect within a subject like science.
At what age do pupils start concept maps?
Pupils often start simple concept maps in KS1 with pictures and words, then build more linked branches in KS2 as their reading and vocabulary grow.
Can I make a KS2 concept map from my lesson notes?
Yes. Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text file or an image, or type the topic. The AI builds a map you can edit.
Can the map become a quiz for pupils?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a finished map into a quiz, and it can also make flashcards from the same notes.