CHM at Home | Families (May 15)
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. … Learn More
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CHM at Home | Families (May 4)
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 … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 5)
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 … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 6)
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 … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 7)
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 … Learn More
CHM at Home | Families (May 8)
Plan It! Learn how the 1909 Plan of Chicago proposed ideas to make Chicago a better place to live and changed the city for years to come. Then make your … Learn More
CHM at Home Teens: Humboldt Park
Much like Chicago’s other seventy-six community areas, Humboldt Park has a diverse history of immigration. Danish, Norwegian, Germans, Scandinavians, Polish, and Russian Jewish immigrants all moved into the area as … Learn More
CHM at Home | Hood by Hood: Humboldt Park
Hood by Hood: Discovering Chicago’s Neighborhoods In this week’s challenge, explore the rich history of Humboldt Park. When Puerto Rican immigrants came to Chicago, they faced many challenges. In response, … Learn More
If Music is a Place, then Jazz is the City
International Jazz Day brings people together to enjoy and learn about jazz and its roots, future, and impact. The day centers on celebrating how the music genre encourages intercultural dialogue … Learn More
Running with the Bulls
We love Chicago sports history, so we spent the weekend binge-watching The Last Dance. The ten-part documentary by ESPN Films covers the Bulls 1997–98 championship season, the last year of the … Learn More