VDP Brainstorming Worksheet: Finding a Theme
Follow steps 1-4 below to help you find a theme for your VDP.  This is an OPTIONAL activity for groups who are having difficulty finding or agreeing on a theme.
1. List below (cut and paste) specific I CAN’s that seem interesting to group members: 
AP Geography (3 or more) 

Honors Biology (6 or more) 

  2. Relationships and Connections.  
 a. Make a Mind Map or Bubble Chart showing how the above I-CAN's MIGHT BE related to each other.  
 b. Add other linking bubbles, additional connecting information, as needed to establish stronger links.
 c. Eliminate I-CAN's for which you were unable to connect with the others.  Remember, you must have at least 6 Biology and 3 AP Geography I-CANS in your VDP.
3. What Biology and Geographic questions or problems surfaced as you worked on Item #2?   How are these questions or problems connected?

4. The connections between the questions or problems is where you will find your Central Theme or Hypothesis. What are possible Central Themes and Sub-Themes?