History of Chicago: 1750- present
(age 9-12) 10:30-11:45 AM Instructor: Lynn Gilbertsen
Available spots
Service Description
From stinky onions to skyscrapers, this class will explore the history of our great city from its Indigenous pre-colonial roots to modern day. Through stories, primary sources, music, art, film, and even newspaper clips, this class will provide student's a variety of ways to learn about Chicago's history. By viewing Chicago through the lens of diverse voices and learning about its many neighborhoods and communities, we will focus on themes of conflict, social change, resolution, growth, and development. We will do cool projects, explore big questions, and consider what it means to be a Chicagoan.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We keep our classes small to enhance learning outcomes. Because of this, it is important that our classes are filled up with students that are committed to the class.  If you have questions about a class, please contact us prior to signing up to make sure the class will meet your expectations.  Classes can ONLY be dropped within the first two weeks of the semester. There is a $65 fee if dropped within the first week of class. There is an $80 fee if dropped within the second week of class. The remaining balance after dropping will be refunded. Classes CANNOT be dropped after the second week of scheduled classes. After the second week of scheduled classes no refund will be given. To drop a class please email iphglearning@gmail.com IPHG reserves the right to cancel any class. In the event IPHG cancels class is canceled before beginning, a credit to be applied for future semesters will be given. Credit will be for the value of the canceled class.
Contact Details
4057 N Harding Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
iphglearning@gmail.com