Unit Plan

Chicago: Choices and Changes

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Chicago, a city that is ever changing. A thought-provoking lesson, geared toward third-grade social studies, explains how the city of Chicago has changed over time. It discusses important leaders to the founding of the city, like Daniel Burnham. Young scholars participate in group discussions, complete worksheets, and engage in reading activities to understand how an individual's choices effect the future—and the city of Chicago. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners draw pictures of what they think represents Chicago
  • Lead a group discussion about what changes to the city pupils have seen 
Classroom Considerations
  • Extension activities require advance coordination with community organizations 
Pros
  • The lesson provides the worksheets in Spanish and English 
  • Extension activities in the community are included with the unit 
Cons
  • None