STEM Concept Map: Visual Guide to the Four Fields
See how science, technology, engineering and math connect in one example map. Then build your own from your notes, a PDF or slides.
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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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Build Your STEM Map From Your Own Material
Turn lecture slides, textbook chapters or a topic into a clear map of STEM subjects and their links.
Upload your course files
Add a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text file or image and the AI builds the branches for you.
Expand any branch
Open a node like engineering design and the AI adds subtopics, examples and key terms.
Quiz yourself from the map
Turn the finished map into a quiz, or use the same notes to make flashcards for review.
How to Make a STEM Concept Map
Start from your notes or a single topic, and let the AI lay out the connections.
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Add your material
Upload a STEM chapter, slides or notes, or type a topic like the engineering design process.
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AI builds the map
CogniGuide sorts ideas into branches such as science, technology, engineering and math.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand weak branches, edit labels, export as PNG or PDF, then test yourself with a quiz.
What a STEM Concept Map Shows
A STEM concept map is a visual summary of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and how they relate. It usually starts with the four fields, then breaks each into core subjects such as physics, computing, design and algebra. Connecting lines show how ideas depend on one another, which helps students see the bigger picture.
- Science: biology, chemistry, physics and earth science
- Technology: computing, data, tools and digital systems
- Engineering: design process, testing and constraints
- Mathematics: algebra, geometry, statistics and calculus
- Connections: how each field supports the others
Use the map to revise, spot gaps, or plan a unit. To build one matched to your own course notes, create a personalized map with CogniGuide.
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STEM Concept Map Questions
Common questions about STEM maps and how to make one.
What does STEM stand for?
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The term describes these four connected fields of study and the careers that draw on them.
Why do teachers use STEM concept maps?
They show how the four fields link, such as how math supports engineering design. Seeing those links helps students transfer ideas between subjects.
Which files can I use to make my own STEM map?
You can upload PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or Markdown files, or an image of your notes. You can also type a topic instead.
Can I turn my STEM map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a finished map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards.