This weekend, part of your child's homework is to continue researching the neighborhood they are studying. This research will eventually be used to create a brochure-like group project. The project will be completed in school, but students may need to do some research at home. Students are researching the location, culture, assets, transportation, history, government and landmarks in each neighborhood. All research should be written in your child's Inquiry Notebook.
The very best type of research is actually experiencing the neighborhood. If you have time, please visit the neighborhood your child is studying! We would love to include photos and real artifacts from your child's neighborhood of study- they make the projects extremely personal and fun for the children.
If you are unable to take your child on a neighborhood tour, your child may visit the public library near you, as they have many books on Chicago neighborhoods. Also, I've included a list of additional resources and websites that have a lot of information about the different neighborhoods.
Resources for Neighborhood Research:
The Grid: https://chicago.suntimes.com/section/the-grid/
Choose Chicago: https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/
Dreamtown Real Estate Guide: http://www.dreamtown.com/neighborhoods/chicago-neighborhoods.html
TimeOut Chicago: https://www.timeout.com/chicago/neighborhoods
City of Chicago (government): https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html
