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Hexagons Generator (HTML5 / Word)!

A generator to create online 'drag and drop' hexagons [sample]
You can also export your work as a worksheet [sample]

Hexagon learning allows students to identify links between factors very effectively. Students categorise and link factors together for deeper understanding of the relationship between factors. I have written a detailed blogpost about hexagon learning here.

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2. Introduction / Instructions for students

HEXAGON ESSAY-PLANNING TOOL. DRAG and DROP these hexagons into categories of your choice. You can color-code hexagons, and can create new hexagons (e.g. as titles for each group) by double-clicking anywhere on the canvas. When you are finished, you can use your work as the basis of an essay plan, presentation or project!

3. Hexagons Text: separate each with a newline

Causes for Union victory in the Civil War

Green = primary sources added at the end into appropriate categories

Consequences of the Black Death

Orange = handwritten hexagons based on video notes

Causes for Stalin's rise to power

Sweets given to each team for identifying factors not outlined in original hexagons

Hexagon Generator - Word

Print off your own worksheet version

Hexagon Generator - HTML5

Use your hexagons directly on the Interactive Whiteboard

World War One Historiography

"Arrange the historians for a dinner party: no arguments allowed!"

Consequences of the Black Death

Great teamwork from Year 7 students

Learn More

Using Hexagon Learning for categorisation, linkage and prioritisation

Blank Hexagons: Downloadable Word template

HTML5 Hexagons: The Black Death (from ActiveHistory).

Downloadable Hexagons: World War One Historiography (from ActiveHistory).

HTML5 Hexagons Word Hexagons (.docx) Cancel

Batch Production Method

occurs when many similar items are produced together.

Examples, Cricket bat manufacture,Baking / meal preparation,Clothing production

Advantage: Unit costs lower because the business can produce many items at the same time

Advantage: Specialist members of staff

Disadvantage: Can lead to demotivation

Disadvantage: Only one type of product can be produced at a time

Job Production

involves firms producing items that meet the specific requirements of the customer.

Examples: Hairdressers,Tailoring, building an extension, customised product

Advantage: Product usually high quality

Advantage:Producer meets individual customer needs

Disadvantage: Cost of producing one unit or job is higher

Disadvantage: Takes more time to produce each item/service

Job and Batch Production
Instructions | More on the Hexagons Approach

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