Once students are divided into small groups, each group receives a set of hexagonal cards in a deck.  On those hexagons are written related thematic vocabulary or whatever concepts you choose.  The idea is to have each group discuss together the possible connections between each set of hexagons.  Each hexagon can potentially connect with up to six others.  Students will arrange and rearrange the hexagons until they believe they have the strongest hexagonal web in place. Then, they will explain their thinking with connection arrows and a written template the instructor provides.