US HISTORY SUMMER ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW: Welcome to U.S. History! This summer, you will spend time pondering the essential question: “What does it mean to be an American?”. You will also study basic world geography, with an emphasis on the United States. Throughout the year, we will trace change over time regarding growth of the United States both culturally and physically. Many of the issues and problems throughout U.S. history are intertwined with environmental and geographical factors. Different regions of the United States have unique cultures and histories that through a combined study will help us uncover a more complete perspective of United States History. The development of the United States did not happen in isolation; countries are interdependent and increasingly interconnected. We will be referencing these questions and maps throughout the year in order to develop a view of the United States within a global context. This assignment is DUE the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, and You will have a QUIZ the first day of school. Assignments in Brief: o Map Assignment o
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Geography on the Edge: Extra Credit o Chicago History Scavenger Hunt o
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Essay reflection NOTE: Junior year is the most critical year of high school in terms of preparing you for college. In college, you are responsible for doing research on your own and determining reliable sources. Therefore, much of this is unguided. YOU are responsible for finding the sources you need to complete the requirements below (atlas, internet, etc.). Three recommended websites are listed below: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm http://www.learner.org/interactives/historymap/states.html http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm Please contact me at any time throughout the summer if you encounter a question about the assignment. I look forward to seeing you in August! Sincerely, Mrs. Bennett [email protected] I. MAP DIRECTIONS: • You are provided with a map of the world and the U.S. (2 pages) • Free-­‐hand, you must draw in the criteria (cities, rivers, mountains, oceans) • Feel free to use a different piece of paper if you would like. • Use colored pencils or crayons for all coloring, unless otherwise noted. • Use light colors for states / countries, and make sure same colors are not touching on the map. • Include a map key (explain what certain colors, symbols represent). • SPELLING COUNTS MAP 1: World Continents: ü North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Antarctica Oceans: ü Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean MAP 2: United States States: ü Label each state using CAPITAL LETTERS and your best handwriting or type them out and glue them in place on the map. ü Color each state a different color from those bordering it. Cities/Capitals: ü Draw a dark dot in the location of each city. ü Use a dark pen when writing cities (you may type the capitals as well and paste) ü Augusta, Concord, Boston, Salem (Mass), Providence, Buffalo, Hartford, New York City, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Baltimore, Antietam, Salem Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Lansing, Detroit, Springfield, Chicago, Kansas City, Topeka, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Nashville, Memphis, Birmingham, Jackson, Atlanta, Savannah, Montgomery, Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh, Richmond, Jacksonville, Washington D.C., Little Rock, Baton Rouge, Dallas, San Antonio, Louisville, Los Angeles, San Jose, El Paso,. Oceans: ü In blue, label the Atlantic and Pacific Other: ü In black, label Mexico and Canada. A WORD ABOUT THE QUIZ: • You will receive a quiz the first day of school on the fifty United States. I will give you a blank outline of the map with the states. The states will be numbered. • We will cover each of the cities, mentioned above throughout the school year and you will be expected to know where they are. II. Chicago History Scavenger Hunt The history of Chicago, Illinois, has played an important role in the history of the United States. In
preparation for your study of the History of The United States, you will first explore a bit of the
history that is right in your backyard.
• Choose three (3) sites listed below. Be sure to call ahead (if applicable) or visit the
their websites to find out their operational hours and any potential costs.
• Google Map the directions to the locations.
• Visit the historical sites, and enjoy the history! If they offer a tour, take it!
• Take a picture of yourself in front of the building, historical marker, monument,
statue, etc. You MUST be in the picture and it must be clear which site you’re visiting.
• Write a one-page essay reflection on your visit. Typed 12pt Times New Roman,
double spaced.
o Pargraph 1: Explain when you visited each site and who accompanied you (if go
with more than one Golder junior, you each MUST be in the picture or take
individual pictures) Explain why you chose to visit each site. Be honest. For
example is this location close to where you live? Have you always wanted to
visit? (3-5 sentences)
o Paragraph 2: Choose one of the sites to research. Summarize the history behind
the site and explain why it is historically important (8-10 sentences)
o Paragraph 3: What surprised you about each location and the history behind
it? How do these sites and their history make you better appreciate your
city?—6-8 sentences)
Locations
1. Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 7874570 www.fourthchurch.org
2. Historic Chicago Water Tower 806 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 7420808 www.explorechicago.org
3. Chicago Board of Trade Building 141 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 4357180 www.cbotbuilding.com
4. Chinatown Gate and Pui Tak Center 2216 S. Wentworth Chicago (Cermak Ave. and
Wentworth Ave—Take a picture in front of both)
5. Chess Records Studio 2120 S Michigan Ave Chicago 60616
6. Pullman Historic District 11141 S Cottage Grave Ave 773-785-8901 www.pullmanil.org
7. Victory Gardens Theater-Biograph 2433 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, 60614 773-871-3000
www.victorygardens.org
8. Union Station 210 S. Canal St. Chicago 60606 www.chiagounionstation.com (Try to get a
picture inside the Grand Hall)
9. Graceland Cemetery 4001 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 525 1105
http://www.gracelandcemetery.org/index.html Check out some of the famous people buried
here (Cyrus McCormick, John Kinzie, and Marshall Field)
10. Green Mill Jazz Club 4802 N. BROADWAY AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60640 773.878.5552
http://greenmilljazz.com/
11. Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite 401 N. Michigan Ave Chicago (look for the marker)
12. “Polish Triangle” the corner of Milwaukee, Division, and Ashland. Try to attend the Polish
Triangle Marketplace on Thursdays 3pm to 7pm
13. Ida B Wells-Barnett House 3624 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Chicago
14. Haymarket Memorial 175 N Desplaines Chicago 60607
15. Chicago Fire Department Engine Co. 98 202 E Chicago Ave. Chicago 60611
www.cityofchicago.org
16. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum 800 S Halsted St. University of Illinois at Chicago 60607
(312)413-5353 www.uic.edu
17. Wrigley Field 1060 W. Addison St Chicago 60613 www.chicago.cubs.mlb.com
18. Ulyssess S Grant Monument 1900-1979 N Ridge Dr. Chicago 60616
19. Congress Theater 2117-2139 N Milwaukee Ave
20. Abraham Lincoln Monument (The Standing Lincoln) Lincoln Park at North Dearborn
Parkway
21. Northwestern University Settlement House 1400 W Augusta Boulevard Chicgao
22. Sears, Roebuck and Company Complex 925 S. Homan Avenue, North Lawndale, Chicago,
23. Victory Monument 35th Street and King Drive
24. Veteran’s Memorial Solider Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive • Chicago, IL 60605
www.soldierfield.net. (be sure to take a picture in front of the memorial, NOT Solider Field)
25. The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company 1345 W. Argyle St. Chicago
Extra Credit Sites: These sites will NOT count as part of the requirement (example two of the
above sites plus one of these sites will NOT be a completed assignment). Each of these sites are
extra credit because they require that you pay admission. You must provide proof (a ticket stub) that
you paid admission to visit these sites. A few offer free admission to Chicago residents on specific
days throughout the summer, check their websites or give them a call for detail.
1. Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St. Chiago 60614 (312) 4600
2. Wills Tower 233 S. Wacker Dr. (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1974)
3. DuSable Museum of African American History 704 E. 56th Place Chicago, IL 60637
(773)947-0600 www.dusablemuseum.org
4. National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W. 19th St. Chicago 60608
www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/
5. Chinese-American Museum of Chicago 238 W. 23rd St. Chicago 60616
www.ccamuseum.org
6. Polish Museum of America 984 N . Milwaukee Av. Chiago 60642
www.polishmuseumofamerica.org
7. John Hancock Center 875 N. Michigan Ave. (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1969)
8. Field Museum 1400 S Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60605 www.fieldmuseum.org (312)
922-9410
9. Museum of Science and Industry E. 57th St. and S. Lake Shore Dr. (D. H. Burnham &
Co., 1893;
10. Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago 60604 www.artic.edu/
Extra Credit: Geography on the Edge Directions: Surround yourself with an atlas and state maps to circumnavigate these encompassing questions. Be careful…some are tricky! Answer on a separate sheet. 1. Which state is farther west: California or Washington? 2. Which state is farther south: Texas, Florida, or California? 3. Which of the New England states does not touch the Atlantic Ocean? 4. Which of the Middle Atlantic states does not touch the Atlantic Ocean? 5. Which of the states (lower 48) states is the farthest north? 6. Which states have no natural boundaries (i.e. rivers, mountains, etc.)? 7. Which states have the Mississippi River as part of the boundaries? 8. Which rivers form part of the international boundary of the United States? 9. Which states have the Great Lakes as part of a boundary? 10. For which states is the Red River a boundary? 11. Which states border Canada? 12. Which states touch no other states? 13. Which states border the Gulf of Mexico? 14. Which state touches the most other states? Which states does it touch? 15. Which state has all natural boundaries? 16. Which states touch the Pacific Ocean? 17. Which states touch the Atlantic Ocean? 18. If a natural boundary is not a body of water, what is it? 19. Which state touches only one other state? 20. A. What city and state OR city and country were you born in? 21. B. Which states have you visited? World Continents
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