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Other Uses of the CGC Resource Center: T *Conference room space for about 10 people with a at screen and wi- for skyping, power point, and video presentation capabilities *Print, scan, fax capabilities *Art table with supplies *Computer (Mac) station
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Urban Renewal or Urban Removal? Chicago Land Grabs & Community Struggle (8 -12 gr.) SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUG. 15, 2011 *Current or historical community
development plans & TIF expenditure reports *Original photos, artwork, images of sculptures, and other visuals *Articles, studies, summaries, papers, poetry, lyrics, etc. *Books (both non-ction and ction) focused on Chicago and land struggles *Primary sources such as local pamphlets, leaets, brochures, zines, etc. *Maps, charts, graphs, mathematical representations, statistical data, etc. *Videos (e.g., original footage, on Youtube and /or other documentaries)
Education for What? Chicago School & Education Struggles Past, Present, and Future (8 -12 gr.) SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEP. 30, 2011 *Personal stories of being in Chicago
schools as student, teacher, parent, etc. *Materials on the history of schools and education in Chicago and the U.S. *Older school curricular materials that may contain stereotypes or other inaccuracies *Current or recent articles, reports, summaries, reports, visuals, videos, etc. on topic *Anything highlighting peoples struggles to correct systemic educational inequities / injustices
From Africa to Chicago: Stories of Migration, Culture, and Survival (Primary grades) SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC. 1, 2011 *Childrens books and other materials
on Ancient cultures *Local American Indian materials both pre-Columbian and more recent *Materials on capitalism, materialism, migrations, cultural contributions *Resources on multicultural scientic and mathematical discoveries *Lesson plans on geography and migratory patterns *Images, videos, music, lyrics, poetry, photos, and other visuals on topic
Please submit materials digitally by email or mail, or we can pick materials up from you. All original materials will be cited and returned upon request.
Contact:
773-275-CGC (2428) T 4554 N Broadway, ste. 326 Chicago, IL 60640
chicagotaskforce@gmail.com
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