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Curriculum tube map template

A curriculum map shows what is taught when, and how topics build on each other. This example draws three years of KS3 science as tube lines, with a station for each unit by term, interchanges where biology, chemistry and physics meet, a working scientifically line under them all and the assessment points.

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Curriculum tube map example showing a line per subject across three years, interchanges where topics link, working scientifically and assessment points
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Draw a line per strand

    Give each subject or strand its own coloured line and add a station for each unit, in the term it is taught.

  2. Mark the interchanges

    Find units that share an idea, such as energy in photosynthesis and in physics, and join them as an interchange.

  3. Add skills and assessment

    Run a line for skills that are taught across every unit, then note when and how each unit is assessed.

Questions about this template

Can I map a different subject on the tube lines?

Yes. Rename the Biology, Chemistry and Physics lines to the strands of your subject, relabel each station as a unit and move the interchanges to where topics connect.

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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