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DOUBLE BUBBLE MAP
Used to
COMPARE & CONTRAST
Differences Similarities Differences
Step #1
• Fill in the two larger center bubbles with your topics being COMPARED and CONTRASTED.
• You can use a word, picture or symbol to represent the topic or concept.
Federal Government
State Government
Differences Similarities Differences
Step #2
• Have the students discuss and fill-in how the two topics are similar. You can do the differences first it’s your preference.
• In the following slide I’ve compared the two topics, showing how they are similar.
Federal Government
State Government
CollectTaxes
RegulatesBanks
PunishCriminals
Differences Similarities Differences
Step #3
• Have the students discuss and fill-in how the two topics are different. Depending upon what you started with, the students’ next step could be discussing the similarities.
• In the following slide I’ve contrasted the two topics, showing how they are different.
Federal GovernmentRegulates
Corps.
Sets up schools
EstablishLocalGov.
EstablishPostalSystem
MaintainsMilitary
ProtectsCopyrights
State Government
CollectTaxes
RegulatesBanks
PunishCriminals
Differences Similarities Differences
Step #4
• The outer rectangle is called the Frame of Reference.
• This encourages more reflective thinking on the topic.
• This is the opportunity to go into greater depth.
• The students are thinking about their thinking!
Step # 4 Suggestions
• Listed below are some sample questions that could be asked in the Frame of Ref:– How do you know these similarities and
differences?– How does this information relate to the
standard and objective?– What have you learned by constructing this
map?– Why are these similarities and differences
important to know?
What have you learned by constructing this map?
Federal GovernmentRegulates
Corps.
Sets up schools
EstablishLocalGov.
EstablishPostalSystem
MaintainsMilitary
ProtectsCopyrights
State Government
CollectTaxes
RegulatesBanks
PunishCriminals
Differences Similarities Differences
Step #4
• Have the students respond to the Frame of Reference (question or idea) within the rectangular outline.
• This is also a nice opportunity to have them share and discuss how they would answer the question(s)?
I have learned that the state and federal governments share similar responsibilities.
These responsibilities are vital to the success of our country
Federal GovernmentRegulates
Corps.
Sets up schools
EstablishLocalGov.
EstablishPostalSystem
MaintainsMilitary
ProtectsCopyrights
State Government
CollectTaxes
RegulatesBanks
PunishCriminals
Differences Similarities Differences
