Venn Diagram Maker

This tool will make an instant Venn Diagram for you.

Directions:

Venn diagrams are a powerful way to graphically organize information. They help us compare and contrast topics of any subject. Fill in the information below:

STEP #1: HEADING AND TITLE

Enter the appropriate information in the correct box below. Please note that if the title is left blank, nothing will appear in the output.

Teacher Name:

Subject:

Title:

STEP #2: TOPICS AND SIMILARITIES

Enter main topic needed for each circle and the similarities between the topics. Please note that if the title is left blank, nothing will appear in the output. Note: Adding too much text may off set circles.

Label For Topic #1:	Enter key topic number 1 here.
Label For Topic #2:	Enter key topic number 2 here.
Similarities Between Topics:	Enter similarities between topic here.

Once you have completed the forms above, click the "CREAT- VENN DIAGRAM WORKSHEET" button below to create your Venn Diagram.

How to Use Venn Diagrams with Your Students

A Venn diagram is a handy tool that makes organizing information easier for students. Students jot down the similarities and differences in separate sections of a Venn diagram to understand the information and store it visually. Recalling the information stored in a Venn diagram becomes effortless for students. Keep reading to understand how to use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast.

What Are They?

A Venn diagram is a graphic organizer used to show all possible logical relations between different sets. It is typically used when comparing two sets of information to show their similarities and differences.

How to Use Them

To make a Venn diagram, you need to construct two overlapping circles. The overlap will divide two circles into three sections. The middle of the overlapped section is where you write similarities, whereas the side sections have each term's different characteristics under discussion.

How to Use Them to Compare and Contrast

As Venn diagrams are used to compare two or more things based on their similarities and differences, there are numerous ways in which you can use Venn diagrams in class.

For Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay

When writing a compare and contrast essay, a Venn diagram effectively organizes information regarding the topic. Encourage students to research and note down the points using a Venn diagram. They can write the similarities of the two things in the middle while writing the differences in their respective circles.

Using a Venn diagram for writing such essays will clarify the topic. Students will be able to navigate and decide the structure of the essay. They'd also be well-equipped to decide each paragraph's topic sentence and supporting details.

For Discussing Events in the History

You can assess your students on how much they understood two similar events in history by giving them a Venn diagram to fill. Allow students to think critically and look for similarities and differences between these events. Let them come up with reasons for these similarities and differences.

For instance, comparing the two World Wars will make them focus on the objectives of the war, the countries involved on both sides, the outcome of the war, etc. They can then graphically store that information with the help of a Venn diagram.

For Understanding Scientific Concepts

Topics like weight Vs. Force, animal cell Vs. Plant cell, alkali Vs. Bases, etc., become easier to discuss and understand with the help of a Venn diagram. Students can first jot down the definition of each term and then pick the differences from there. They can then focus on the similarities between each term and note them in the middle.

In Weight vs. Force, for instance, mass is the similarity, whereas the gravity in weight and the acceleration in force are what differentiates them both. Therefore, their formulas also become different.

Wrap Up!

These are a type of graphic organizer that makes the comparison between two things easy. Encourage your students to use a Venn diagram for organized, easily retrievable information storage wherever possible. It will aid them in understanding the concepts in detail and remembering them for a long time. Your explicit instruction for Venn diagram activity also makes it an effective teaching tool. Happy teaching!