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Venn diagram
Visual tool composed of two or more overlapping circles used to show relationships between items.
See also graphic organizer.
Additional information
In the classroom, Venn diagrams are most often used to show similarities and differences between two or more items. When used to compare two items, they may be referred to as double bubble charts.
An example of a three-part Venn diagram follows:
Examples and resources
- Higher order thinking with Venn diagrams
- Graphic organizers are powerful ways to help students understand complex ideas. By adapting and building on basic Venn diagrams, you can move beyond comparison and diagram classification systems that encourage students to recognize complex relationships.
- By David Walbert
- Basic Venn diagrams
- An overview from The Graphic Organizer.
- Blank Venn diagrams
- Printable blank diagrams are available from 2learn.ca.
In addition, web tools to create your own Venn diagram are available through
