A map used to show causes of events and the effects is the Multi-Flow Map. It helps students analyze a situation

by looking at the cause and effect - the 'why' and 'consequences' - good or bad. In the center rectangle, list the event that occurred. In the rectangle to the left, list the causes of the event. Write the effects/consequences of the event in the rectangles to the right of the center rectangle. If you are studying a system, you will find that there are effects in the system which, in turn, influence initial causes. This circular cause and effect relationship is called a feedback loop.