STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR MAP TWIN AND THE ISSUE THAT THE COMMUNITY FACES.
This year we have learned about a slew of social movements and ways individuals have worked to challenge their government. You will be working on the question of why it is important to raise awareness of A particular social movement/issue in the city of Chicago. Raising awareness is important, especially in regard to social movements because you are trying to educate, inspire, and present a positive image to others on why there is a need for change. You will be researching a movement/topic in your map twin’s neighborhood.
Your Neighborhood:
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Main Street Intersections:
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Map Twin Main Street Intersections:
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Map Twin Neighborhood:
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STEP 2: REFLECT AND EXAMINE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Directions: Consider where you live. Take pictures of your own neighborhood. The five questions in bold are a must answer, please choose an additional two questions to answer. Take note of your responses, keeping track of your immediate thoughts here and/or expanding upon your notes later (on your own paper or smartphone).
· How did you come to live in your neighborhood? How did your parents come to move to this portion of Chicago?
· Where is your place of peace?
· Is there art (public art, like murals), or galleries/museums in your area?
· How long have you lived in your neighborhood?
· How close is your home to where you work and go to school? (Hundreds and street intersections)
· How much did you pay for your home/how much is your rent?
· What types of businesses or activities are kid-focused?
· What’s it like to run errands? Groceries, grabbing a cup of coffee, seeing a movie, buying toiletries, $20 from an ATM, etc.
· How would you describe the vibe of your neighborhood?
· What’s missing in your neighborhood?
· What is your hope for the future of your neighborhood?
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STEP 3: HISTORY/RESEARCH OF YOUR MAP TWIN/ FOLDED NEIGHBORHOOD
Directions: After figuring out your map twin neighborhood, get to know it a bit better. Learn about
Utilize the following links:
| Neighborhood: | Data | Notes | Sites Used |
| History of Neighborhood (ethnic groups moving in, name of the neighborhood, etc.) |
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| Racial/Ethnic demographics |
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| Average Income |
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| Average property value |
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| Average level of education |
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| Average/median age |
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| Crime statistics |
| Compare crime stats to city average. |
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| Availability of green spaces |
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| Important landmarks |
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| Major industries/employers |
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| Miscellaneous Information |
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