Transcript Warm Up:

Warm Up:
What is a Civil War?
Write your answer on your small
square of paper!
Today’s Question:
What were the major
differences between the North
and the South before the Civil
War?
How did this contribute to
rising tensions between the two
regions?
Agenda:
1. In groups: research your region and create
“spokes” diagram
2. View spokes diagrams from other region
3. Create annotated diagram to compare North
and South
Video Clip:
What do you see?
Why would people living in the same country fight against each other?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2huQB-DmE
North and South
Spoke Diagrams:
Spoke diagrams are sometimes referred to as “webs” or
“clusters,” and are a visual way or organizing a body of
information or ideas. At the center of a spoke diagram is the
idea or central topic. In this case, either “The North” or “The
South” would be at the center. Coming out from the hub are
“spokes”—ideas or information that relate to the central topic.
For example, the spokes on the diagrams in this activity will be
features such as economy, culture, and climate. The spokes are
subtopics that present details about the central topic.
Group Roles:
Researcher: Reads information about the region aloud to the group.
Makes sure the group’s spoke diagram has all the necessary
information in it. Contributes ideas for creating the spoke diagram
Discussion Leader: Makes sure all group members have a chance to
contribute ideas during the brainstorming session. Checks to see if all
the information is included in the spoke diagram. Contributes ideas for
creating the spoke diagram.
Graphic Designer: Responsible for creating the “look” for the spoke
diagram. Takes notes and contributes ideas during brainstorming
session. Determines what kinds of visuals should be incorporated in
the spoke diagram. Works closely with the illustrator to create a rough
sketch of it. Assists with the final production of the diagram.
Illustrator: Has primary responsibility for creating the artwork for
the spoke diagram. Contributes ideas during the brainstorming
session. Works with the graphic designer to create both the rough
draft and the final product.
Checklist for Creating Spoke Diagrams
1. Make sure each group member has information
about your region.
2. Read the information about the region on the
handout carefully. Brainstorm ideas for your spoke
diagram. Make sure the diagram allows viewers to
clearly understand all the features of your region.
3. Make sure the spoke diagram contains illustrations
and/or visual symbols for each of the features.
Have the illustrator and graphic designer create a
rough sketch of the diagram. Have all group
members offer suggestions for improvements.
4. Complete the final draft of the spoke diagram.
Make sure it clearly shows the features of the
region.
Prepare to display your diagrams!
1. Complete your chart for the region you worked on.
2. Hang your diagram up on your side of the room!
3. Once the diagrams are hung up, go to the area
where your classmates hung the spokes diagrams
from the region you did not study. Read the
diagrams carefully and record your findings in
your chart.
North or South?
Most people lived on farms and
plantations.
Population growing rapidly
between 1800 and 1860
Economy depended on farming:
cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar, and
indigo.
Annotated Diagrams:
1. Divide page 113 into 2 sections.
2. Label each section “North” or “South.”
3. Create an “annotated diagram” (diagram with labeled
pictures or symbols)