Region 1 News
 Andrew Levin
A Message from your Regional Representative:
Fellow teachers, welcome to the webpage for the Chicagoland Area (Region 1). This region is one of the most diverse in the state and is home to the most social studies teachers. As such, I look forward to collaborating and assisting in a wide variety of ways. As for some background, I have just begun my 11th year as an educator. I have taught courses including US History, World History, Sociology, Practical Law, US Government, Economics, Geography, World Cultures, Election Studies, Middle Eastern Politics, Comparative Politics, and Non-Western Comparative Politics. I currently teach at Harper College. |
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My main interests in the realm of education are technology and diversity & inclusion in the classroom (and online). There are so many great digital resources available that it is easier than ever to differentiate instruction and assessments. In terms of diversity, you may have seen my presentations at conferences on my classroom inquiry-based projects or "museums". These provide each student a voice and a choice.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or comments on how this organization can be helpful. I encourage you to stay in touch with me and allow me be to a resource for you: visit my website, www.internationalchicago.com, follow me on twitter @ProfessorLevin, or email me at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Andrew Levin, MAT, MS
Andrew Levin
Instructor of Political Science
Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd, J249
Palatine, IL 60067
847.925.3577
[email protected]
harpercollege.edu
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or comments on how this organization can be helpful. I encourage you to stay in touch with me and allow me be to a resource for you: visit my website, www.internationalchicago.com, follow me on twitter @ProfessorLevin, or email me at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Andrew Levin, MAT, MS
Andrew Levin
Instructor of Political Science
Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd, J249
Palatine, IL 60067
847.925.3577
[email protected]
harpercollege.edu
News and Opportunities
Youthquake Attention Teachers:
Are you looking for an engaging program and curriculum to help you meet the middle school civics mandate? Youthquake is a civic engagement program that creates a respectful space for dialogue and action on important but politically controversial topics. This program seeks to bring youth together to communicate across their differences and move forward in collaboration through civic and political action.
The curriculum, which consists of 5 modules (20-25 hours), is aligned to ISBE Middle School Civics standards to meet middle schools’ semester of civics requirement. Youthquake is looking for 8-10 middle school social studies or civics teachers to participate in the middle school field test of the curriculum by using it in their classrooms and providing feedback on their experience to help us improve. We will provide $500 stipends to teachers upon successful completion of the program. Youthquake has been piloted with high schools in Chicago and Hanover (NH). If you’re interested in being part of our field test, learning more, or have any questions, please contact Youthquake's Director Rachna Shah at [email protected] or 630-536-9842.
Are you looking for an engaging program and curriculum to help you meet the middle school civics mandate? Youthquake is a civic engagement program that creates a respectful space for dialogue and action on important but politically controversial topics. This program seeks to bring youth together to communicate across their differences and move forward in collaboration through civic and political action.
The curriculum, which consists of 5 modules (20-25 hours), is aligned to ISBE Middle School Civics standards to meet middle schools’ semester of civics requirement. Youthquake is looking for 8-10 middle school social studies or civics teachers to participate in the middle school field test of the curriculum by using it in their classrooms and providing feedback on their experience to help us improve. We will provide $500 stipends to teachers upon successful completion of the program. Youthquake has been piloted with high schools in Chicago and Hanover (NH). If you’re interested in being part of our field test, learning more, or have any questions, please contact Youthquake's Director Rachna Shah at [email protected] or 630-536-9842.
Upcoming National Events
Upcoming State Events
2024 ICSS Spring Conference
April 12, 2024
University of Illinois-Springfield
More details and how to submit a session proposal may be found here.
April 12, 2024
University of Illinois-Springfield
More details and how to submit a session proposal may be found here.
Upcoming Regional Events
Join Professor Levin's upcoming online course on Non-Western Comparative Politics at Harper College (PSC-280). It examines the political systems of selected non-Western countries, including common governmental problems, causes of political instability and revolution and techniques of political analysis. Plus, it is transferable to almost any Illinois college. It also meets ISBE political science licensing requirements. Let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]
Regional Exhibits
Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago
Their current exhibit is: Lest We Forget: Sailors, Sammies and Doughboys Over There in World War One.
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is open to the public with new hours:
Monday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Friday and Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - 12 - 4 p.m.
Admission to the Museum & Library is $5. Admission is free for members and all visitors with active military ID, Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m.
Their current exhibit is: Lest We Forget: Sailors, Sammies and Doughboys Over There in World War One.
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is open to the public with new hours:
Monday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Friday and Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - 12 - 4 p.m.
Admission to the Museum & Library is $5. Admission is free for members and all visitors with active military ID, Chicago police and fire departments and children under 18. Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m.
First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.
They have recently updated their museum with its new exhibit hall covering the First Division post Vietnam to present day. They also updated their collections on the main exhibit space (WW1 - Vietnam).
1s151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: 630.260.8185
Get Directions
HOURS
Closed Jan. 1 – Feb. 1
February (Fri-Sun)
10am – 4pm
Admission to the First Division Museum is always free. There is a parking fee for the park.
Daily: $5.00
Weekends (May through September): $10.00
They have recently updated their museum with its new exhibit hall covering the First Division post Vietnam to present day. They also updated their collections on the main exhibit space (WW1 - Vietnam).
1s151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: 630.260.8185
Get Directions
HOURS
Closed Jan. 1 – Feb. 1
February (Fri-Sun)
10am – 4pm
Admission to the First Division Museum is always free. There is a parking fee for the park.
Daily: $5.00
Weekends (May through September): $10.00
Social Studies Links
Democracy Schools are High Schools “dedicated to expanding and improving civic learning experiences across the curriculum (McCormick Foundation)
“Getting to the Point: Documentary Film Excerpts to Use in Your Classroom” by Andrew Levin
Alliance for Good: Global service club for Illinois high schoolers
Democracy Schools are High Schools “dedicated to expanding and improving civic learning experiences across the curriculum (McCormick Foundation)
“Getting to the Point: Documentary Film Excerpts to Use in Your Classroom” by Andrew Levin
Alliance for Good: Global service club for Illinois high schoolers
Local Historical and Genealogical Societies & Museums:
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The Chicago History Museum 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 www.chicagohistory.org The Field Museum 1400 South Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 https://www.fieldmuseum.org/ DuSable Museum of African American History 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637 http://www.dusablemuseum.org/ Pullman National Monument 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 https://www.nps.gov/pull/index.htm Mitchell Museum of the American Indian 3001 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201 http://mitchellmuseum.org/ Illinois Holocaust Museum 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077 https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org Lake County Discovery Museum (Museum is currently transitioning to a new building and will open again in late 2017) http://www.lcfpd.org/museum/ McHenry County History Museum www.mchenrycountyhistory.org/ 6422 Main Street, Union, IL 60180 Volkening Heritage Farm 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg http://www.parkfun.com/spring-valley/heritage-farm |
The Obama Presidential Center Site to be determined Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120 http://elginhistory.org/ Naper Settlement Museum 523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL 60540 http://www.napersettlement.org/ DuPage County History Museum 102 East Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 http://www.dupagemuseum.org/ Will County Historical Museum and Research Center 803 South State Street, Lockport, IL 60441 http://willcohistory.org/ Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 Ottawa Street, Joliet, IL 60432 https://www.jolietmuseum.org/ Chicago Genealogical Society http://www.chicagogenealogy.org The Newberry: Genealogy and Local History Desk 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610 https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org Gail Borden Public Library: Genealogy section 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60194 https://www.gailborden.info/research/genealogy |