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Hood by Hood: Discovering Chicago’s Neighborhoods
This week’s challenge explores the rich history of the neighborhood of Chinatown. When Chinese immigrants came to Chicago, they faced many challenges. In response, they made choices that shaped the neighbor of Chinatown making it an essential part of the city’s identity. Explore images of the neighborhood, read a short article about its history, dig deeper via a short video about the neighborhood, listen and read along with a member of CHM’s education team using a short audio, and get creative as you design a Chicago neighborhood star.
Barrio por Barrio: Descubriendo los Vecindarios de Chicago
El reto de esta semana explora la historia del vecindario de Chinatown. Cuando los inmigrantes chinos llegaron a Chicago, se enfrentaron a muchos desafíos. En torno, tomaron decisiones que dieron forma al vecindario de Chinatown, haciéndolo una parte esencial de la identidad de la ciudad. Explore imágenes del vecindario, lee un breve artículo sobre su historia, investiga a través de un video corto sobre el vecindario, escuche y lea junto con un miembro del equipo de educación del museo usando un breve audio, y use su creatividad al diseñar una estrella que represente el vecindario.
Analyze It!
How good are you at asking questions? Tackle this fun challenge to see how many questions you can ask about an object in three minutes! Then use our special sheet to analyze it. Share your artifact creations on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
Artifact Life Story
Use your imagination to write an amazing story about the past from an artifact’s point of view. Then share your tale with family and friends. Share your artifact creations on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
History Detective
Mrs. Nora Nostalgia has found a trunk full of old things, but she doesn’t know what they are! As a history detective, your job is to investigate the objects and help crack the case of “The Mysterious Trunk.” Share your artifact creations on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
Artifact ABCs
Artifacts come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and start with every letter of the alphabet. Create your own ABC artifact book inspired by items from around your home. Share your artifact creations on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
Toasters through Time
We might take the toaster for granted, but this appliance changed eating habits around the world and is an example of innovations in technology, design, and marketing. Discover the amazing history of the toaster through a fun timeline challenge! Share your artifact creations on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
Details Make the Difference
Look around your home for interesting architectural details, such as woodwork, door knobs, and metalwork. Then, use them as inspiration to design a shoebox diorama! Share on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
Design and Build
Find inspiration in images of famous Chicago skyscrapers. Then design your own to add to the city’s skyline. Use your design to make a model of your new building. Share on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
A City within a City
Discover how a skyscraper can be a “city within a city.” Play charades to explore the amazing places and activities within a skyscraper and create your own “city within a city.” Share on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.
L Stands for Elevated
Explore Chicago’s famous train system through photographs of L Car No.1 and a fun trivia game. Then build your own L car. Share on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.