How can a war lead to new inventions? During the Civil War, inventors and innovators created new technologies that changed communication, medicine, transportation, and warfare. Some of these inventions are still influencing our lives today! Discover how necessity and innovation shaped history in this Social Studies Mini Spark.
Spark Your Thinking!
1. Set up your Social Studies mini spark recording page: #71: Civil War Invention-The Telegraph
2. Before you begin, think about this question: What invention do you use every day that would be difficult to live without? Record:
- The invention
- How it helps people
- What life would be like without it
3. Watch the video about The Telegraph. As you watch, record:
- 5 important inventions or technologies used during the Civil War.
- 3 ways these inventions changed people’s lives.
- 1 invention you think had the greatest impact and why.
4. Read the article about the origins of the telegraph. Record 3 details from the article.
5. Explore this morse code translator. Write your name in Morse code.
6. Share your Social Studies mini spark recording page with your teacher or the EY coordinator in your building.
Check out the Civil War Untold History Badge at the EY website. Use this mini spark as one of your tasks.