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Bloom's taxonomy pyramid template

Bloom's taxonomy sorts thinking into six levels, from remembering facts to creating something new. This pyramid shows each level with its question verbs and pairs it with an example question on the water cycle, so you can plan questions that move students from recall to higher-order thinking.

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Bloom's taxonomy pyramid example showing six levels from remember to create, question verbs for each level, a worked example question per level
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How to use this template

  1. Pick a topic

    Choose the topic you are teaching and keep it the same for every level, so the jump between levels is clear.

  2. Write one question per level

    Use the verbs on each step to write a question, starting with remember at the base and finishing with create at the top.

  3. Use the levels in the lesson

    Ask lower-level questions to check knowledge first, then move up once most of the class can answer.

Questions about this template

Can I swap the water cycle questions for my own topic?

Yes. Replace the example question beside each level with one for your topic, and use the verbs on each layer of the pyramid as prompts.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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