Hexagonal thinking is a simple method that yields big critical thinking results. Kids take a set of hexagons with varied terms, concepts, themes, real-world connections, etc. that relate to your current unit of study, and then link them together into an interconnected web. In pairs, groups, or even alone, they must use their critical thinking skills to decide which hexagons link best to which others. 

This can be done with paper hexagons or with hexagons online. The key, in the end, will be that students are able to explain and argue for the order they have placed their hexagons in. They can write about key connections, fill in and place connection arrows, or present back to the class about  their choices. 

In the toolkit provided below, you’ll find the moving parts you need to get started with digital  hexagonal thinking in your class.