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This Contrasting the North and South Before the War lesson plan also includes:
Fundamental differences between the North and South led to the South adopting a system of enslaved labor. These abstract ideas become concrete when class members create a standing cube using information provided in the resource. Young historians analyze these differences with a comparative essay prompt after they build their cubes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create a standing cube to analyze the differences between the North and South before the Civil War
- Extend the lesson by using the cube to write an essay comparing and contrasting the North and South
Classroom Considerations
- Learners will need access to materials to make the cube, including paper, scissors, and glue
- Language in some of the reading is insensitive
Pros
- Activities are hands-on and and engaging
- Lesson offers a variety of instructional modalities to reach all class members
Cons
- None