Curriculum Concept Map for Course Planning
See how a curriculum breaks into strands, units, goals and assessments. Then turn your own syllabus or lesson plan into an interactive map.
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CogniGuide at a glance
- 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.
How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify
Build Your Curriculum Map Fast
Start from the documents you already have, then refine the structure as you plan.
Map from your syllabus
Upload a PDF, Word file or slide deck of your curriculum and get a structured map.
Expand any unit with AI
Select a strand or unit and let AI add subtopics, activities and assessment ideas.
Quiz and export
Turn the map into a self-test, export it as PNG or PDF, or share a link with colleagues.
How to Make a Curriculum Concept Map
Three steps from a scattered syllabus to a clear visual plan.
- 1
Add your curriculum
Upload your syllabus, scheme of work or standards document, or type the course name.
- 2
AI builds the map
The generator groups content into strands, units, goals and assessments as branches.
- 3
Review, expand and export
Edit nodes, expand weak areas, then export or share the map with your team.
Curriculum Concept Map Explained
A curriculum concept map is a visual diagram that shows how the parts of a course fit together. The central node is the course or subject. The main branches are usually the strands or themes, which divide into units, and each unit links to learning goals, activities and assessments. Reading the map from top to bottom shows what students learn, in what order, and how each unit is checked.
- Strands or themes: the major areas the course covers
- Units: sequenced blocks of content within each strand
- Learning goals: the skills and knowledge students should gain
- Activities and resources: lessons, tasks and materials for each unit
- Assessments: tests, projects and checks that measure progress
Use the map to spot gaps, balance workloads and plan revision. Create a personalized curriculum map with CogniGuide from your own syllabus.
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Curriculum Concept Map Questions
Answers for teachers and course designers.
What belongs in a curriculum concept map?
Include the course aims, main strands or themes, units in sequence, the key learning goals for each unit, and the main assessments. Keep node labels short so the structure stays readable.
How is a curriculum map different from a lesson plan?
A curriculum map shows the whole course at a glance, including how units connect. A lesson plan details the activities and timing for a single class or week.
Which files can I upload to make my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) files, text or Markdown files, or an image of your plan. You can also type a topic instead.
Is it free, and can I turn the map into a quiz?
CogniGuide has a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Any map can also be turned into a quiz to test understanding.