L E A R N I N G
The history department kept its
students busy throughout the year
with many activities. These
stimulating sessions ranged from
Salem witch trials to various field
trips. No matter what activity the
department promoted, they related
it to their class and life in general.
One of the first field trips planned
for the beginning of the school year
was to Graceland Cemetery,
Waldheim Cemetery, and the
Chicago Historical Society. Despite
gray and generally rainy weather
conditions, the field trip still took
place. Students were able to trek
across lonely graveyards and busy
historical exhibits. Because of this,
they were able to piece together
parts of Chicago's history.
Another outing put together by the
history department was one to the
flea market, although this activity
was not required, many students
attended. They were able to shop,
browse, and haggle prices, as they
gained extra credit points. While
gaining these valuable points,
students learned more about the past
by on-hand observation of artifacts.
All these activities provided
students with a unique way to learn.
With this approach, the students no
longer had to depend entirely on
their heavy history books. Class
lectures were replaced by real world
experience.
Top: Students were able to both
browse and shop for artifacts over
the weekend.
Bottom: Many things can be learned
at a cemetery, as students found out.
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