Bloom's Taxonomy Activity Generator

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Bloom's Taxonomy Levels

Subject Areas

Activity Variation:

About Bloom's Taxonomy Activity Generator

How to Use This Tool

Generate teaching activities based on Bloom's Taxonomy in just a few clicks:

  1. Select taxonomy levels - Choose one or more cognitive levels you want to target
  2. Choose subject areas - Select disciplines that match your teaching context
  3. Customize activities (optional) - Expand the options panel to specify:
    • Learning environment (in-person, online, hybrid)
    • Group sizes (individual, pairs, small groups, whole class)
    • Activity styles (gamified, discussion-based, etc.)
  4. Enable activity variation (optional) - Check this option to create more diverse activities
  5. Add learning objectives (optional) - Enter specific learning goals to tailor activities to your needs
  6. Generate activities - Click the button to create five custom teaching activities

You can save or print your generated activities for later use, or regenerate a new set at any time.

Learning Objectives Feature

The learning objectives feature lets you align activities with specific course goals:

How it works:

  1. Enter a learning objective in the text area (e.g., "Students will analyze data using statistical methods")
  2. The system automatically detects taxonomy levels and subject areas from your objective
  3. Activities are prioritized to match your objective's cognitive level and content area
  4. Highly relevant activities receive an "Objective aligned" badge

Tips for effective learning objectives:

  • Use specific, measurable action verbs (e.g., "analyze," "evaluate," "create")
  • Include clear subject matter content
  • Be concrete about what students will do
  • Avoid vague terms like "understand" or "know"

Understanding Bloom's Taxonomy

Bloom's Taxonomy is a hierarchical framework used to classify educational learning objectives. It consists of six cognitive levels, from basic remembering to complex creation, providing a structured approach to developing learning activities that target different cognitive skills.

1. Remember

Recall facts and basic concepts

Associated verbs: List, Recall, Define, Identify, Name, State

Example: "Students list key components of a computer system from memory."

2. Understand

Explain ideas or concepts

Associated verbs: Explain, Interpret, Summarize, Describe, Classify, Compare

Example: "Groups explain how a circulatory system works using a diagram."

3. Apply

Use information in new situations

Associated verbs: Use, Implement, Demonstrate, Calculate, Solve, Illustrate

Example: "Students use a formula to solve real-world physics problems."

4. Analyze

Make connections among ideas

Associated verbs: Analyze, Differentiate, Organize, Examine, Categorize, Investigate

Example: "Pairs analyze a poem to identify literary devices and their effects."

5. Evaluate

Justify a stand or decision

Associated verbs: Evaluate, Judge, Critique, Assess, Appraise, Justify

Example: "Teams evaluate research methods for validity and reliability."

6. Create

Produce new or original work

Associated verbs: Create, Design, Develop, Compose, Construct, Formulate

Example: "Students design an experiment to test a scientific hypothesis."

Teaching with Bloom's Taxonomy

Benefits of Using Varied Cognitive Levels

  • Deeper learning - Students engage with content at multiple cognitive levels
  • Critical thinking - Higher-order activities (analyze, evaluate, create) develop analytical skills
  • Student engagement - Variety keeps students motivated and active
  • Inclusivity - Different activities address diverse learning styles and abilities
  • Assessment alignment - Activities can be mapped to assessment tasks and learning outcomes
Best Practices for Activity Design

For Effective Activities:

  • Scaffold from lower to higher cognitive levels
  • Match taxonomy levels to your learning objectives
  • Balance individual and group activities
  • Consider time constraints and session length
  • Provide clear instructions and success criteria

When to Use Each Level:

  • Remember/Understand: For new concepts or knowledge foundations
  • Apply/Analyze: For developing skills and making connections
  • Evaluate/Create: For synthesis, innovation, and mastery
  • Mixed levels: For comprehensive understanding and skill building